How to Pronounce "reprisals"
word
ɹiˈpɹaɪzəɫz/, /ɹɪˈpɹaɪzəɫz
ri-PRY-zuhlz
ɹɪpɹˈaɪzəlz
ri-PRY-zuhlz
Definition
Actions taken to punish someone for something they have done, usually by harming them in return; often used in contexts like conflict, war, or disputes.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɹiˈpɹaɪzəɫz/, /ɹɪˈpɹaɪzəɫz
British English
ɹɪpɹˈaɪzəlz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ri-PRY-zuhlz
UK
ri-PRY-zuhlz
Listen in Context
The government feared reprisals after the attack.
Workers spoke out without fear of reprisals.
There were no reprisals after the protest.
Journalists often risk reprisals when they report on corruption.