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How to pronounce “extortion”
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Pronunciation guide for extortion
- Learning goal
- Practice the English pronunciation of extortion with real speech in context.
- Available examples
- 8 YouTube examples
- Real speech example
- Reducing corruption takes a specific kind of investment
And so for them, extortion or corruption is a good way to make a living.
- Definition summary
- The practice of extorting money or other property by the use of force or threats.
Example 1 of 8
How to pronounce extortion
Reducing corruption takes a specific kind of investment
And so for them, extortion or corruption is a good way to make a living.
Example Sentences
A Deep Dive Into “extortion”
Meaning
- [Noun]
- The practice of extorting money or other property by the use of force or threats.
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