How to Pronounce “offender

word

/əˈfɛndɝ/
uh-FEN-dur
/əfˈɛndɐ/
uh-FEN-duh

IPA Transcription

American English

/əˈfɛndɝ/

British English

/əfˈɛndɐ/

Simplified Pronunciation

US

uh-FEN-dur

UK

uh-FEN-duh

Listen in Context

First-time offenders often receive lighter sentences.

Repeat offenders are more likely to go to prison.

Some traffic offenders just get a fine, not jail time.

The community is working to help young offenders avoid future crimes.