How to Pronounce "pirating"
word
ˈpaɪɹətɪŋ
PY-ruh-ting
pˈaɪɹətɪŋ
PY-ruh-ting
Definition
Copying and using something (like software, movies, or music) illegally, usually without permission or payment. It can also refer to attacking ships, but it's most often about illegal copies.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpaɪɹətɪŋ
British English
pˈaɪɹətɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PY-ruh-ting
UK
PY-ruh-ting
Listen in Context
Pirating music online is illegal.
Some people are pirating movies before they are released in theaters.
He was caught pirating computer software at work.
Everyone knows that pirating isn't just wrong—it's risky too.