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How to pronounce 'business' in American English

Learn the American English pronunciation of "business" with simple phonetic spelling, IPA transcription, meaning, example sentences, and AI-powered pronunciation practice.

Pronunciation of "business"

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Simple pronunciation
bihz-nihs
IPA transcription
/ˈbɪz.nɪs/
Word frequency
306th

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What does "business" mean?

  1. 1.Work that involves selling things or services to people.
  2. 2.The place where people work.

Examples of "business" in a sentence

  • He owns a small business downtown.
  • The business meeting is at 3 PM.
  • She is very busy with her business.

How common is "business"?

Business is the 306th most common word in English.

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