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How to pronounce department
Say it like this: /dɪˈpɑɹtmənt/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.
American/dɪˈpɑɹtmənt/
What does department mean?
nounA part, portion, or subdivision.
A distinct course of life, action, study, or the like.
“Technical things are not his department; he's a people person.”
A specified aspect or quality.
“The 2012 Boston Marathon was outstanding in the temperature department; runners endured temperatures of no less than 88 degrees Fahrenheit.”
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