How to Pronounce “extortion”
word
/ɛkˈstɔɹʃən/
ek-STOR-shuhn
/ɛkstˈɔːʃən/
ek-STAW-shuhn
IPA Transcription
American English
/ɛkˈstɔɹʃən/
British English
/ɛkstˈɔːʃən/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ek-STOR-shuhn
UK
ek-STAW-shuhn
Listen in Context
The gang ran an extortion racket, demanding monthly payments from shop owners.
The CEO was charged with extortion after it emerged he'd been threatening board members.
He was arrested for extortion after threatening local businesses.
Extortion is a serious crime that can lead to years in prison.