How to pronounce personnel

Say it like this: /pɝ.səˈnɛl/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.

American/pɝ.səˈnɛl/

What does personnel mean?

nounCollection of people in an organization, such as employees and office staff, members of the military, etc.

“People like to see such friendly relationship existing between the respective personnels of their Army, Navy and Marine Corps.”

A member of an organization such as an army.

“An army personnel was seen to torture an injured protester.”

A human resources department.

“I've just had a letter from personnel.”

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