How to Pronounce "employed"
word
/ɛmˈpɫɔɪd/
em-PLOYD
/ɛmplˈɔɪd/
em-PLOYD
Definition
If someone is employed, they have a job and are working for a company or person. It means they are not unemployed.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ɛmˈpɫɔɪd/
British English
/ɛmplˈɔɪd/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
em-PLOYD
UK
em-PLOYD
Listen in Context
She is employed at a local bank.
Both of my parents are employed.
He became employed right after graduation.
These days, it’s tough to stay employed for a long time at one company.