How to Pronounce "employs"
word
ɛmˈpɫɔɪz/, /ɪmˈpɫɔɪz
em-PLOYZ or im-PLOYZ
ɛmplˈɔɪz
em-PLOYZ
Definition
Uses someone as a worker; also means puts something (a method, skill, tool) to use.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɛmˈpɫɔɪz/, /ɪmˈpɫɔɪz
British English
ɛmplˈɔɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
em-PLOYZ or im-PLOYZ
UK
em-PLOYZ
Listen in Context
The company employs over 100 people.
She employs a special technique to paint the walls.
The school employs the latest teaching methods.
Our business employs people from all over the world.