How to Pronounce "moonshiners"
word
ˈmuːnˌʃaɪnərz
MOON-shy-nerz
ˈmuːnˌʃaɪnəz
MOON-shy-nuhz
Definition
People who make or sell alcohol illegally, usually to avoid taxes or regulations, especially in rural areas.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmuːnˌʃaɪnərz
British English
ˈmuːnˌʃaɪnəz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MOON-shy-nerz
UK
MOON-shy-nuhz
Listen in Context
The police arrested several moonshiners in the forest.
Moonshiners made their own alcohol at home.
In the past, moonshiners sold alcohol to their neighbors.
Rumors say there are still a few moonshiners operating in these mountains.