How to Pronounce "blackmail"
word
/ˈbɫækˌmeɪɫ/
BLAK-mayl
/blˈækmeɪl/
BLAK-mayl
Definition
Blackmail is the crime or act of forcing someone to give money, do something, or stay silent by threatening to reveal secret or embarrassing information. It can also be used more loosely for emotional pressure of this kind.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈbɫækˌmeɪɫ/
British English
/blˈækmeɪl/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BLAK-mayl
UK
BLAK-mayl
Listen in Context
He tried to blackmail her with old photos.
The police arrested a man for blackmail.
This is not a joke; it is blackmail.
She said he was using guilt to blackmail her into staying.