How to Pronounce "reprisal"
word
ɹiˈpɹaɪzəɫ
ri-PRY-zuhl
ɹɪpɹˈaɪzəl
ri-PRY-zuhl
Definition
An action taken against someone as a response to a harmful act, usually as revenge or punishment. Often used when one group retaliates against another.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɹiˈpɹaɪzəɫ
British English
ɹɪpɹˈaɪzəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ri-PRY-zuhl
UK
ri-PRY-zuhl
Listen in Context
The country launched an airstrike in reprisal for the attack.
The government promised no reprisal against protesters.
Many fear acts of reprisal after the conflict.
They destroyed the bridge in reprisal for the earlier attack.