How to Pronounce "departments"
word
di-PART-muhnts
di-PART-muhnts
Definition
Parts or sections of a large organization, company, or government, each with its own responsibilities and focus.
IPA Transcription
American English
/dɪˈpɑɹtmənts/
British English
/dɪpˈɑːtmənts/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
di-PART-muhnts
UK
di-PART-muhnts
Listen in Context
Our school has several departments, like Science and Arts.
Big companies are divided into different departments.
The hospital has many departments, such as emergency and pediatrics.
All the departments meet once a month to share updates.