How to Pronounce "robberies"
word
/ˈɹɑbɝiz/
RAH-buh-reez
/ɹˈɒbəɹiz/
RO-buh-reez
Definition
Incidents where people use force or threats to steal from someone, usually in a public or open place.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɹɑbɝiz/
British English
/ɹˈɒbəɹiz/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RAH-buh-reez
UK
RO-buh-reez
Listen in Context
There were three robberies in the city last night.
Police are investigating a series of robberies.
Robberies often happen at night.
There have been a lot more robberies since the holidays started.