How to Pronounce "industry"
word
/ˈɪndəstɹi/
IN-duh-stree
/ˈɪndʌstɹˌi/
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Definition
Industry is the production of goods in factories and businesses, or a particular area of business activity such as film, tourism, or technology. It can refer both to manufacturing in general and to a specific economic sector.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɪndəstɹi/
British English
/ˈɪndʌstɹˌi/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
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UK
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Listen in Context
Tourism is an important industry here.
My father works in the industry.
The industry needs more workers this year.
The tech industry changes so fast that it's hard to keep up.