compassionate leave

Questions

What does compassionate leave mean?

A period of absence from work taken by an employee due to a personal matter, either illness or death.

How to pronounce compassionate leave

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “compassionate leave”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
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4. Repeat and practice — Say “compassionate leave” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.