How to Pronounce "licentiousness"
word
laɪˈsɛn(t)ʃəsnəs
ly-SEN-shuhs-nuhs
laɪsˈɛnʃəsnəs
ly-SEN-shuhs-nuhs
Definition
Licentiousness is behavior that ignores rules or morals, especially about sex or self-control.
IPA Transcription
American English
laɪˈsɛn(t)ʃəsnəs
British English
laɪsˈɛnʃəsnəs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ly-SEN-shuhs-nuhs
UK
ly-SEN-shuhs-nuhs
Listen in Context
The novel describes the licentiousness of the king's court.
People in the village were shocked by his licentiousness.
They warned against the licentiousness of big cities.
The politician's downfall was blamed on his financial scandals and licentiousness.