How to Pronounce "embezzlement"
word
ɛmˈbɛzəɫmənt
em-BEZ-uhl-muhnt
ɛmbˈɛzəlmənt
em-BEZ-uhl-muhnt
Definition
The act of secretly taking money or property that one is responsible for, usually from a job or organization, for personal use.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɛmˈbɛzəɫmənt
British English
ɛmbˈɛzəlmənt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
em-BEZ-uhl-muhnt
UK
em-BEZ-uhl-muhnt
Listen in Context
He was arrested for embezzlement from his company.
Embezzlement is a serious crime in most countries.
She lost her job after being accused of embezzlement.
The company's collapse was partly due to a massive embezzlement scheme by the CFO.