How to Pronounce "a vested interest in"
expression
uh VES-tid IN-ter-ist in
uh VES-tid IN-truhst in
Definition
If someone has a vested interest in something, they personally benefit from its success or outcome, often making them biased or less objective.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈvɛstɪd/ /ˈɪntɝəst/, /ˈɪntɝɪst/, /ˈɪntɹəst/, /ˈɪntɹɪst/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn
British English
æɪ/ /vˈɛstɪd/ /ˈɪntɹəst/ /ˈɪn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh VES-tid IN-ter-ist in
UK
uh VES-tid IN-truhst in
Listen in Context
He has a vested interest in the company’s success.
Parents often have a vested interest in their children’s education.
She has a vested interest in keeping the project going.
Of course he wants the deal—he’s got a vested interest in it.