How to Pronounce Prostitutes

To pronounce "prostitutes", say PROST-it-ut-es — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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PROST-it-ut-es

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"prostitutes" has 4 syllables: prost-it-ut-es. It rhymes with attributes and roots, if that helps it stick.

What does prostitutes 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.

Synonyms

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

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Words that rhyme with prostitutes

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How many syllables are in "prostitutes"?▾

"Prostitutes" has 4 syllables: prost · it · ut · es.

What does "prostitutes" mean?▾

Prostitutes: 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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