How to Pronounce "in business"
expression
in BIZ-nuss
in BIZ-nuss
Definition
'In business' means that a company or person is operating and active, not closed down. It can also mean being involved in commercial activities.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈbɪznəs/, /ˈbɪznɪs
British English
ˈɪn/ /bˈɪznəs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in BIZ-nuss
UK
in BIZ-nuss
Listen in Context
The store has been in business for 20 years.
Are you still in business after the pandemic?
My uncle has been in business since he was young.
Only a few local bookstores are still in business these days.