How to Pronounce "officials"
word
/əˈfɪʃəɫz/
uh-FISH-uhlz
/əfˈɪʃəlz/
uh-FISH-uhlz
Definition
Officials are people who have an important position in an organization, government, or event and have the authority to make decisions or enforce rules. The word often refers to government representatives or people in charge of managing something formally.
IPA Transcription
American English
/əˈfɪʃəɫz/
British English
/əfˈɪʃəlz/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-FISH-uhlz
UK
uh-FISH-uhlz
Listen in Context
The officials checked our passports at the airport.
City officials closed the park after the storm.
The game officials explained the new rule to the players.
Local officials are under pressure to fix the traffic problem.