How to Pronounce "royalties"
word
ˈɹɔɪəɫtiz
ROY-uhl-teez
ɹˈɔɪəltɪz
ROY-uhl-teez
Definition
Royalties are payments made to someone for the ongoing use of their work, ideas, or property, such as books, music, patents, or natural resources.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹɔɪəɫtiz
British English
ɹˈɔɪəltɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ROY-uhl-teez
UK
ROY-uhl-teez
Listen in Context
The author receives royalties from every book sold.
Musicians earn royalties when their songs are played on the radio.
He gets royalties from the oil produced on his land.
The movie studio still pays her royalties years after the film was released.