DICTIONARY ENTRY
2 SYLLABLES
blackmail
/'blæk,meɪl/ · blækmeɪl
Blackmail has 2 syllables: black · mail.
black
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mail
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verb. Exert pressure on someone through threats.
noun. Extortion of money by threats to divulge discrediting information.
verb. Obtain through threats.
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