How to Pronounce "racketeers"
word
ˌɹækəˈtɪɹz
rak-uh-TEERZ
ɹˌækɪtˈiəz
rak-ih-TEE-uhz
Definition
People who make money by doing illegal business activities, especially those involving fraud, bribery, or threats.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɹækəˈtɪɹz
British English
ɹˌækɪtˈiəz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
rak-uh-TEERZ
UK
rak-ih-TEE-uhz
Listen in Context
The police arrested several racketeers last night.
Racketeers often use threats to get money from people.
The local shopkeepers were afraid of the racketeers.
Some racketeers operate behind the scenes, controlling businesses without anyone noticing.