How to Pronounce "thievery"
word
ˈθivɝi
THEE-vur-ee
θˈiːvəɹi
THEE-vuh-ree
Definition
The act of stealing, especially repeated or habitual stealing; theft.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈθivɝi
British English
θˈiːvəɹi
Simplified Pronunciation
US
THEE-vur-ee
UK
THEE-vuh-ree
Listen in Context
Thievery is a crime punishable by law.
The town suffered from years of thievery.
People lock their doors to prevent thievery.
He was tired of the constant thievery in his neighborhood.