Phonetic Breakdown of "employ"
Learn how to break down "employ" into its phonetic components. Understanding syllables and phonetics helps with pronunciation, spelling, and language learning.
Standard Phonetic Pronunciation:
/ɛmˈplɔɪ/
Phonetic representation based on standard dictionaries
IPA Phonetic Pronunciation:
EH0 M P L OY1
Standard phonetic transcription to help with precise pronunciation
Pronunciation Tips:
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Definition of "employ"
Pronunciation: /ɛmˈplɔɪ/
Noun
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The state of being an employee; employment.Example: "The school district has six thousand teachers in its employ."
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The act of employing someone or making use of something; employment.
Verb
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To hire (somebody for work or a job).Example: "Yesterday our local garage employed a new mechanic."
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To use (somebody for a job, or something for a task).Example: "The burglar employed a jemmy to get in."
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To make busy.