How to Pronounce "robbery"
word
/ˈɹɑbɝi/
RAH-buh-ree
/ɹˈɒbəɹi/
RO-buh-ree
Definition
Robbery is the crime of taking money or property from a person or place by using force or threats. It is different from theft because robbery involves direct confrontation or intimidation.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɹɑbɝi/
British English
/ɹˈɒbəɹi/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RAH-buh-ree
UK
RO-buh-ree
Listen in Context
The police are investigating a robbery at the bank.
He was hurt during the robbery.
The store closed after the robbery.
There was a robbery down the street last night, so everyone is a little nervous.