How to Pronounce "propositioning"
word
ˌpɹɑpəˈzɪʃən
prah-puh-ZISH-uh-ning
pɹˌɒpəzˈɪʃənɪŋ
prop-uh-ZISH-uh-ning
Definition
Asking someone directly and often in a suggestive way to have sex, usually unexpectedly or without a close relationship.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌpɹɑpəˈzɪʃən
British English
pɹˌɒpəzˈɪʃənɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
prah-puh-ZISH-uh-ning
UK
prop-uh-ZISH-uh-ning
Listen in Context
He was propositioning her at the bar.
She felt uncomfortable when he started propositioning her.
Propositioning strangers is not acceptable behavior.
He got fired for propositioning a coworker at the office party.