How to Pronounce "in the business of"
expression
in thuh BIZ-nuhs uhv
in thuh BIZ-nuhs ov
Definition
To work in or have a company focused on a particular activity, industry, or service; also used to describe what someone or a company regularly does as their main job or activity.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈbɪznəs/, /ˈbɪznɪs/ /ˈəv
British English
ˈɪn/ /ðə, ði/ /bˈɪznəs/ /ˈɒv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in thuh BIZ-nuhs uhv
UK
in thuh BIZ-nuhs ov
Listen in Context
Our company is in the business of software development.
They are in the business of selling fresh fruit.
Are you in the business of making cakes?
We’re not in the business of making empty promises.