How to Pronounce Prurient

To pronounce "prurient", say PRUR-ient — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈpɹʊəɹ.i.ənt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈpɹʊəɹ.i.ənt/

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💡 Tip for remembering “prurient”

"prurient" has 2 syllables: prur-ient.

What does prurient mean?

adjective

  1. Uneasy with desire; itching; especially, having a lascivious anxiety or propensity; lustful.
  2. Arousing or appealing to sexual desire.

Synonyms

titillatinglustful

Related words

lustfulsalacioussexylubriciouslubricatelibidinouslustylickerish

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "prurient"?▾

"Prurient" has 2 syllables: prur · ient.

What is the IPA transcription of "prurient"?▾

The IPA transcription of "prurient" is /ˈpɹʊəɹ.i.ənt/.

What does "prurient" mean?▾

Prurient: Uneasy with desire; itching; especially, having a lascivious anxiety or propensity; lustful.

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