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How to say: supernumerary

Spelling: Supernumerary Syllables  supernumerary
US accent
/sˌuːpɚnˈuːmɚɹˌɛɹi/
UK accent
/sˌuːpənjˈuːməɹəɹi/
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Definition

Definition — a person serving no apparent function

e.g. “reducing staff is difficult because our employees include no supernumeraries”

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