How to Pronounce "bankruptcy"
word
/ˈbæŋkɹəpsi/
BANGK-ruhp-see
/bˈæŋkɹʌptsi/
BANGK-ruhp-see
Definition
Bankruptcy is a legal situation where a person or business cannot pay the money they owe and seeks official protection from creditors.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈbæŋkɹəpsi/
British English
/bˈæŋkɹʌptsi/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BANGK-ruhp-see
UK
BANGK-ruhp-see
Listen in Context
The company declared bankruptcy last year.
He went into bankruptcy after losing his job.
Many small businesses fear bankruptcy during economic crises.
After the restaurant went under, they had no choice but to file for bankruptcy.