How to Pronounce "coitus"
word
ˈkɔɪtəs
KOY-tuhs
kˈɔɪtəs
KOY-tuhs
Definition
Coitus is the scientific or medical term for sexual intercourse, meaning the physical act of a man and a woman having penetrative sex.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɔɪtəs
British English
kˈɔɪtəs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KOY-tuhs
UK
KOY-tuhs
Listen in Context
Coitus is discussed in medical textbooks.
Doctors may use the term coitus to describe sexual activity.
The study focused on the timing of coitus in couples.
It's rare to hear people actually use the word coitus outside of scientific settings.