How to Pronounce Employed

To pronounce "employed", say EMPL-oy-ed — 3 syllables, IPA /ɛmˈplɔɪd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ɛmˈplɔɪd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “employed”

"employed" has 3 syllables: empl-oy-ed. It rhymes with void and avoid, if that helps it stick.

What does employed mean?

verb

To hire (somebody for work or a job).
“Yesterday our local garage employed a new mechanic.”
To use (somebody for a job, or something for a task).
“The burglar employed a jemmy to get in.”

adjective

In a job; working.
Used; in use.

Synonyms

hire apply use utilize

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Words that rhyme with employed

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

void avoid devoid annoyed destroyed paranoid overjoyed mongoloid celluloid ovoid sigmoid unemployed

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "employed"?▾

"Employed" has 3 syllables: empl · oy · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "employed"?▾

The IPA transcription of "employed" is /ɛmˈplɔɪd/.

What does "employed" mean?▾

Employed: To hire (somebody for work or a job).

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