Cómo Pronunciar "extortion"
word
/ɛkˈstɔɹʃən/
ek-STOR-shuhn
/ɛkstˈɔːʃən/
ek-STAW-shuhn
Definición
The crime of obtaining something, especially money, through force, threats, or intimidation. Informally, charging excessively high prices.
Transcripción IPA
Inglés Americano
/ɛkˈstɔɹʃən/
Inglés Británico
/ɛkstˈɔːʃən/
Pronunciación Simplificada
EE.UU.
ek-STOR-shuhn
UK
ek-STAW-shuhn
Escucha en Contexto
He was arrested for extortion after threatening local businesses.
Extortion is a serious crime that can lead to years in prison.
Twenty dollars for a bottle of water? That's extortion!
The gang ran an extortion racket, demanding monthly payments from shop owners.