How to Pronounce "extort"
word
ɛkˈstɔɹt
ek-STORT
ɛkstˈɔːt
ek-STAUT
Definition
To force someone to give you money, property, or favors by threatening them or using intimidation.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɛkˈstɔɹt
British English
ɛkstˈɔːt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ek-STORT
UK
ek-STAUT
Listen in Context
The gang tried to extort money from the shop owner.
They threatened to extort her unless she paid them.
It is illegal to extort people in any way.
He was arrested because he tried to extort money from his former boss.