Social Security meaning

UK /ˈsəʊʃəl sɪˈkjʊərɪti/ US /ˈsoʊʃəl sɪˈkjʊrəti/ 6 syllables

Social Security (noun): social welfare program in the U.S.; includes old-age and survivors insurance and some unemployment insurance and old-age assistance.

Definition of Social Security

  1. social welfare program in the U.S.; includes old-age and survivors insurance and some unemployment insurance and old-age assistance

    Type of: social insurance

    Kinds: old-age insurance, survivors insurance

How to pronounce Social Security

Social Security is pronounced /ˈsəʊʃəl sɪˈkjʊərɪti/ in British English and /ˈsoʊʃəl sɪˈkjʊrəti/ in American English. It has 6 syllables.

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