How to Pronounce "amnesty"
word
/ˈæmnəsti/
AM-nuh-stee
/ˈæmnəsti/
AM-nuh-stee
Definition
An official pardon given by a government for political crimes or offenses, often for a group of people, forgiving any punishment.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈæmnəsti/
British English
/ˈæmnəsti/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AM-nuh-stee
UK
AM-nuh-stee
Listen in Context
The government announced an amnesty for political prisoners.
An amnesty was given to people who returned illegal weapons.
The country declared a tax amnesty for unpaid taxes.
After years in exile, the activist returned home when an amnesty was offered.