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How to pronounce staff
Say it like this: [stäːf]. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.
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What does staff mean?
nounA long, straight, thick wooden rod or stick, especially one used to assist in walking.
A series of horizontal lines on which musical notes are written; a stave.
People employed by a business or other organisation.
“The company has taken on 1600 more highly-paid staff.”
verbTo supply (a business, volunteer organization, etc.) with employees or staff members.
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