How to Pronounce "prostitute"
word
/ˈpɹɑstəˌtut/
PRAHS-tuh-toot
/pɹˈɒstɪtjˌuːt/
PROS-ti-tyoot
Definition
A prostitute is a person who has sex with people in exchange for money. The word can be used as a noun, and less commonly as a verb meaning to use yourself, your abilities, or your values in a shameful way for money or advantage.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈpɹɑstəˌtut/
British English
/pɹˈɒstɪtjˌuːt/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PRAHS-tuh-toot
UK
PROS-ti-tyoot
Listen in Context
The novel tells the story of a young prostitute in the city.
People should not insult someone by calling her a prostitute.
He said the actor would never prostitute his talent for easy money.
The article avoids the word 'prostitute' and uses 'sex worker' instead.