How to Pronounce "embezzled"
word
ɪmˈbɛzəɫd
im-BEZ-uhld
ɛmbˈɛzəld
em-BEZ-uhld
Definition
To take money or property that you were trusted to manage, usually from a company or organization, and use it for yourself.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɪmˈbɛzəɫd
British English
ɛmbˈɛzəld
Simplified Pronunciation
US
im-BEZ-uhld
UK
em-BEZ-uhld
Listen in Context
The accountant embezzled money from the company.
She was arrested because she embezzled thousands of dollars.
The manager embezzled funds over several years.
By the time anyone noticed, he had already embezzled half a million dollars.