How to Pronounce "piracy"
word
ˈpaɪɹəsi
PY-ruh-see
pˈaɪəɹəsˌi
PY-uh-ruh-see
Definition
Piracy originally means attacking ships at sea to steal from them. It can also refer to illegally copying and sharing things like movies, music, or software.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpaɪɹəsi
British English
pˈaɪəɹəsˌi
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PY-ruh-see
UK
PY-uh-ruh-see
Listen in Context
Piracy has existed for hundreds of years.
Movie piracy is illegal in many countries.
Many ships protect themselves from piracy at sea.
The rise of internet piracy makes it hard for artists to earn money.