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How to pronounce organizations

nounB1Very common word

orguhnuhZAYshnz

/ˌɔɹ.gə.nəˈzeɪ.ʃn̩z/

5 syllables · Stress the fourth syllable.

Groups of people who work together for shared purposes.

What to listen for

Main pronunciation/ˌɔɹ.gə.nɪˈzeɪ.ʃn̩z/

Full-vowel alternate/ˌɔɹ.gə.naɪˈzeɪ.ʃn̩z/

plural noun

Groups of people who work together for shared purposes.

/ˌɔɹ.gə.nɪˈzeɪ.ʃn̩z/Main pronunciation/ˌɔɹ.gə.naɪˈzeɪ.ʃn̩z/Full-vowel alternate

Many organizations work to protect the environment.

Nonprofit organizations provide aid to people in need.

A diagram that shows the people, jobs, and levels in a group.

The organization chart shows who reports to the director.