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.