How to Pronounce “ransom”
word
/ˈɹænsəm/
RAN-suhm
/ɹˈænsəm/
RAN-suhm
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɹænsəm/
British English
/ɹˈænsəm/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RAN-suhm
UK
RAN-suhm
Listen in Context
The family paid a ransom to get the child back.
The kidnappers demanded a million dollars in ransom.
The police said no ransom had been paid.
They held the businessman for ransom for three days.