Proper Pronunciation Guide

business

[bɪz nəs]

Pronounce this word as only two syllables, omitting the letter “i” in pronunciation.
Pronounce the letter “e” as the weak schwa vowel
/ə/—and not as
/ɛ/.
Be sure to pronounce the single letter “s” as the voiced consonant
/z/—and not as
/ʒ/.

	John went into business for himself.
	We do a lot of business with that company.
	Business has been very good lately.
	That is none of your business!