How to Pronounce "prosecuted"
word
/ˈpɹɑsɪkˌjutɪd/
PRAH-si-kyoo-tid
/pɹˈɒsɪkjˌuːtɪd/
pros-i-KYOO-tid
Definition
To be officially charged and tried in court for committing a crime. If someone is prosecuted, legal action is taken against them by the authorities.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈpɹɑsɪkˌjutɪd/
British English
/pɹˈɒsɪkjˌuːtɪd/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PRAH-si-kyoo-tid
UK
pros-i-KYOO-tid
Listen in Context
He was prosecuted for stealing a car.
The company was prosecuted for breaking environmental laws.
She was prosecuted for fraud.
Not everyone who is accused gets prosecuted in court.