How to Pronounce "fornicated"
word
ˈfɔrnɪˌkeɪtɪd
FOR-ni-kay-tid
fˈɔːnɪkˌeɪtɪd
FAW-ni-kay-tid
Definition
To have sexual intercourse with someone you are not married to, typically used in a formal or historical context.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfɔrnɪˌkeɪtɪd
British English
fˈɔːnɪkˌeɪtɪd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FOR-ni-kay-tid
UK
FAW-ni-kay-tid
Listen in Context
He fornicated with someone before getting married.
The couple fornicated even though their families disagreed.
It was considered wrong if someone fornicated in the past.
They say he fornicated while away at college.