How to Pronounce Piracy

To pronounce "piracy", say PIR-acy — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈpaɪɹəsi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈpaɪɹəsi/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “piracy”

"piracy" has 2 syllables: pir-acy.

What does piracy mean?

noun

  1. Robbery at sea, a violation of international law; taking a ship away from the control of those who are legally entitled to it.

    “How should the international community respond to Somali piracy?”

  2. A similar violation of international law, such as hijacking of an aircraft.

Synonyms

bootleggingfile sharingbuccaneerismpirateship

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Related words

buccaneeringplagiarizationplagiarisationpirateforgeryhackhijackingtheft

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "piracy"?▾

"Piracy" has 2 syllables: pir · acy.

What is the IPA transcription of "piracy"?▾

The IPA transcription of "piracy" is /ˈpaɪɹəsi/.

What does "piracy" mean?▾

Piracy: Robbery at sea, a violation of international law; taking a ship away from the control of those who are legally entitled to it.

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