How to Pronounce "blackmailed"
word
/ˈbɫækˌmeɪɫd/
BLAK-mayld
/blˈækmeɪld/
BLAK-mayld
Definition
To force someone to do something by threatening to reveal embarrassing or damaging information about them, or by demanding money in return for silence.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈbɫækˌmeɪɫd/
British English
/blˈækmeɪld/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BLAK-mayld
UK
BLAK-mayld
Listen in Context
She was blackmailed by someone who found her old letters.
He blackmailed his boss to get a promotion.
They blackmailed me with photos from the party.
I can't believe I got blackmailed over such a small thing.