How to Pronounce Prostitute

To pronounce "prostitute", say PROST-it-ut-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈpɹɒstɪtjuːt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈpɹɒstɪtjuːt/

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💡 Tip for remembering “prostitute”

"prostitute" has 4 syllables: prost-it-ut-e. It rhymes with astute and dispute, if that helps it stick.

What does prostitute mean?

noun

Any person (especially a woman) who has sexual intercourse or engages in other sexual activity for payment, especially as a means of livelihood.
A person who does, or offers to do, a demeaning or dishonourable activity for money or personal gain; someone who acts in a dishonourable way for personal advantage.

verb

To offer (oneself or someone else) for sexual activity in exchange for money.
To sacrifice (oneself, one's talents etc.) in return for profit or other advantage; to exploit for base purposes.

adjective

Debased, corrupt; seeking personal gain by dishonourable means.
Taking part in promiscuous sexual activity, licentious; (later, chiefly as attributive use of noun) that is a prostitute.

Synonyms

whore sellout sex worker pimp sell one's body turn tricks sell out

Words that rhyme with prostitute

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

astute dispute acute destitute refute constitute brute moot bruit pursuit attribute substitute

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "prostitute"?▾

"Prostitute" has 4 syllables: prost · it · ut · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "prostitute"?▾

The IPA transcription of "prostitute" is /ˈpɹɒstɪtjuːt/.

What does "prostitute" mean?▾

Prostitute: Any person (especially a woman) who has sexual intercourse or engages in other sexual activity for payment, especially as a means of livelihood.

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