How to Pronounce "blackmailing"
word
/ˈbɫækˌmeɪɫɪŋ/
BLAK-may-ling
/blˈækmeɪlɪŋ/
BLAK-may-ling
Definition
Using threats, often to reveal secret or embarrassing information, to force someone to do something or give you something.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈbɫækˌmeɪɫɪŋ/
British English
/blˈækmeɪlɪŋ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BLAK-may-ling
UK
BLAK-may-ling
Listen in Context
He is blackmailing his boss for money.
Blackmailing is a serious crime.
They caught him blackmailing a politician.
I found out she was blackmailing him with old photos.