How to Pronounce "promiscuous"
word
ˈpɹoʊmɪskwəs/, /pɹɑˈmɪskjuəs
pruh-MIS-kyoo-uhs
pɹəmˈɪskjuːəs
pruh-MIS-kyoo-uuhs
Definition
Describes someone who has sexual relationships with many different people, often without much commitment. Can also mean mixing things freely or without order, but is mostly used about sexual conduct.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɹoʊmɪskwəs/, /pɹɑˈmɪskjuəs
British English
pɹəmˈɪskjuːəs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
pruh-MIS-kyoo-uhs
UK
pruh-MIS-kyoo-uuhs
Listen in Context
Some people think being promiscuous is wrong.
The movie is about a promiscuous character.
He has a promiscuous lifestyle.
People often judge women more harshly for being promiscuous.