How to Pronounce “unemployment

word

/ˌənɪmˈpɫɔɪmənt/
uhn-im-PLOY-muhnt
/ʌnɛmplˈɔɪmənt/
uhn-em-PLOY-muhnt

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.

She received unemployment benefits while looking for a new job.