How to Pronounce "harlot"
word
ˈhɑɹɫət
HAR-luht
hˈɑːlɒt
HAR-lot
Definition
An old-fashioned and very offensive word for a woman who has sex with men for money; typically used in literature or historical texts.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhɑɹɫət
British English
hˈɑːlɒt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HAR-luht
UK
HAR-lot
Listen in Context
The old book used the word harlot to describe a woman.
People rarely say harlot in modern conversation.
In Shakespeare's play, the character is called a harlot.
Calling someone a harlot is considered extremely rude and old-fashioned.