To pronounce "showbusiness", say SHOWB-us-in-ess — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈʃoʊˌbɪznɪs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈʃoʊˌbɪznɪs/
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"showbusiness" has 4 syllables: showb-us-in-ess.
noun
"Showbusiness" has 4 syllables: showb · us · in · ess.
The IPA transcription of "showbusiness" is /ˈʃoʊˌbɪznɪs/.
Showbusiness: The entertainment industry.
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