How to Pronounce "corporate ladder"
expression
KOR-per-uht LAD-er
KAW-puh-ruht LAD-uh
Definition
The 'corporate ladder' is the series of jobs from lower to higher positions within a company that people can move up through as they get promoted. It represents the hierarchy or rank structure in a business organization.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɔɹpɝət/, /ˈkɔɹpɹət/ /ˈɫædɝ
British English
kˈɔːpəɹət/ /lˈædɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KOR-per-uht LAD-er
UK
KAW-puh-ruht LAD-uh
Listen in Context
He wants to climb the corporate ladder at his new company.
Many people work hard to move up the corporate ladder.
Getting promoted is one way to rise on the corporate ladder.
She quickly made her way up the corporate ladder thanks to her leadership skills.