How to Pronounce "pirate"
word
/ˈpaɪɹət/
PY-rut
/pˈaɪɹət/
PY-rut
Definition
A pirate is a person who attacks ships at sea and steals from them. It can also mean someone who illegally copies or uses movies, music, software, or other content.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈpaɪɹət/
British English
/pˈaɪɹət/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PY-rut
UK
PY-rut
Listen in Context
The pirate had a black flag on his ship.
It is illegal to pirate movies.
The children dressed like pirates for the party.
That website lets people pirate music for free.