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Try LingUp Now!Step 1 for AmE: Start with 'em' as in 'them', with a short 'i' sound.
Step 2 for AmE: Follow with 'ploy', stressing this syllable with an 'oy' sound, as in 'joy'.
Step 3 for AmE: Remember to stress the second syllable.
ex-ploy (em-ploy)
em-ploy-ee (em-ploy)
em-ply (em-ploy)
Step 1 for BrE: Same as American.
Step 2 for BrE: Same as American.
Step 3 for BrE: Same as American.
Same as American
The stress is on the second syllable 'ploy'.
No, the 'e' is pronounced as a short 'i' sound.
A common mistake is pronouncing it as 'ex-ploy'.
To hire someone for a job.
/ɪmˈplɔɪmənt/
The act of employing people.
/ɪmˈplɔɪər/
A person or company that employs people.
/ɪmˈplɔɪiː/
A person employed for wages.
Addition of '-ment' changes stress and ending.
'-er' ending changes the final sound.
'-ee' ending changes the stress and final sound.
Always stress the second syllable for correct pronunciation.
Listen to native speakers and practice repeating the word.
