How to Pronounce "employment"
word
em-PLOY-muhnt
em-PLOY-muhnt
Definition
Employment is the state of having a paid job or the act of giving work to someone. It can also refer to the total number of people who work in a place or country.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ɛmˈpɫɔɪmənt/
British English
/ɛmplˈɔɪmənt/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
em-PLOY-muhnt
UK
em-PLOY-muhnt
Listen in Context
He found employment after six months of searching.
Many people are looking for employment in the city.
The company offers employment to over 1,000 people.
Government policies can affect levels of employment across the country.