How to Pronounce "unemployment"
word
uhn-im-PLOY-muhnt
uhn-em-PLOY-muhnt
Definition
Unemployment is the state of not having a job, especially when you are actively looking for work but can't find one.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˌənɪmˈpɫɔɪmənt/
British English
/ʌnɛmplˈɔɪmənt/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uhn-im-PLOY-muhnt
UK
uhn-em-PLOY-muhnt
Listen in Context
The country is facing high unemployment this year.
Many young people are worried about unemployment after college.
Unemployment can cause financial problems for families.
The unemployment rate dropped after the new policies were introduced.