How to pronounce racketeer
Say it like rak-ih-TEER. Racketeer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TEER).
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- rak
- ih
- TEER
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Racketeer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rakGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- TEERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of racketeer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: rak-ih-TEER.
What does racketeer mean?
- One who commits crimes (especially fraud, bribery, loan sharking, extortion etc.) to aid in running a shady or illegal business.
- One who instigates or has involvement with a racket.
- to carry out illegal business activities or criminal schemes.
- to commit crimes systematically as part of a criminal organization.
Where does racketeer come from?
From racket + -eer.
Words that rhyme with racketeer
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Questions about saying racketeer
How do you pronounce racketeer?
Say rak-ih-TEER. The American pronunciation is /ˌrækɪˈtɪr/. In British English it is /ˌrækɪˈtɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in racketeer?
Racketeer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TEER). Broken into parts: rak · ih · TEER.
Is racketeer pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌrækɪˈtɪə/ (rak-ih-TEER).