How to Pronounce "fleeced"
word
ˈfɫist
FLEEST
flˈiːst
f-LEEST
Definition
If someone is fleeced, they are tricked or cheated out of money, usually by being charged a lot more than something is worth.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfɫist
British English
flˈiːst
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FLEEST
UK
f-LEEST
Listen in Context
I was fleeced by the taxi driver last night.
Tourists often get fleeced in big cities.
He felt fleeced after buying the used car.
I paid $50 for this shirt—I totally got fleeced!