How to Pronounce "extorted"
word
ɛkˈstɔɹtɪd
ek-STOR-tid
ɛkstˈɔːtɪd
ek-STAWR-tid
Definition
To obtain something, especially money, by using threats, force, or pressure.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɛkˈstɔɹtɪd
British English
ɛkstˈɔːtɪd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ek-STOR-tid
UK
ek-STAWR-tid
Listen in Context
The criminals extorted money from the shop owner.
He was extorted by someone threatening to reveal his secrets.
Information was extorted from the witness under pressure.
He felt ashamed after being extorted for months without telling anyone.