How to Pronounce "bribery"
word
/ˈbɹaɪbɝi/
BRY-ber-ee
/bɹˈaɪbəɹi/
bry-BUH-ree
Definition
Bribery is the act of giving, offering, or receiving money or gifts to influence someone's actions, usually to do something dishonest or illegal.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈbɹaɪbɝi/
British English
/bɹˈaɪbəɹi/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BRY-ber-ee
UK
bry-BUH-ree
Listen in Context
The policeman was arrested for bribery.
The company lost its contract because of bribery charges.
Bribery is illegal in most countries.
He's under investigation for bribery after winning that government deal.