How to Pronounce "fornicating"
word
ˈfɔrnɪˌkeɪtɪŋ
FOR-ni-kay-ting
fˈɔːnɪkˌeɪtɪŋ
FAW-ni-kay-ting
Definition
Engaging in sexual intercourse between people who are not married to each other; often considered a formal or religiously charged term for sex outside of marriage.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfɔrnɪˌkeɪtɪŋ
British English
fˈɔːnɪkˌeɪtɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FOR-ni-kay-ting
UK
FAW-ni-kay-ting
Listen in Context
They were caught fornicating in the park.
He was accused of fornicating before marriage.
The priest spoke against fornicating in his sermon.
"Stop fornicating and get back to work!" the old teacher joked.