How to Pronounce "extortionists"
word
ɛkˈstɔɹʃənɪsts
ek-STOR-shuh-nists
ɛkstˈɔːʃənˌɪst
ek-STAW-shuhn-ist
Definition
People who get money, goods, or services from others by threatening harm or using force. An extortionist uses threats or violence to get what they want.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɛkˈstɔɹʃənɪsts
British English
ɛkstˈɔːʃənˌɪst
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ek-STOR-shuh-nists
UK
ek-STAW-shuhn-ist
Listen in Context
The police arrested the extortionists last night.
The extortionists demanded money from business owners.
Many fear the extortionists will return.
It took months before the extortionists were finally caught.