How to Pronounce "department"
word
/dɪˈpɑɹtmənt/
di-PART-muhnt
/dɪpˈɑːtmənt/
di-PAHT-muhnt
Definition
A department is a specific part of a large organization, government, university, or store that focuses on a certain function or activity.
IPA Transcription
American English
/dɪˈpɑɹtmənt/
British English
/dɪpˈɑːtmənt/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
di-PART-muhnt
UK
di-PAHT-muhnt
Listen in Context
The math department is on the second floor.
She works in the sales department.
This store has a toy department.
I need to contact the human resources department about my contract.