How to Pronounce "royalty"
word
/ˈɹɔɪəɫti/
ROY-uhl-tee
/ɹˈɔɪəlti/
ROY-uhl-tee
Definition
'Royalty' refers to members of a royal family, such as kings and queens. It can also mean a payment made to someone for the use of their work, like music or writing.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɹɔɪəɫti/
British English
/ɹˈɔɪəlti/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ROY-uhl-tee
UK
ROY-uhl-tee
Listen in Context
The country still has a royalty with a king and queen.
He earns a royalty every time his song is played on the radio.
Many people are fascinated by the lives of royalty.
Writers often dream of earning royalties from their books.