How to Pronounce "harlots"
word
ˈhɑɹɫət
HAR-luhts
hˈɑːlɒts
HAH-lots
Definition
'Harlots' is an old-fashioned and offensive word for women who have sex for money, similar to 'prostitute' but rarely used today except in historical or biblical contexts.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhɑɹɫət
British English
hˈɑːlɒts
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HAR-luhts
UK
HAH-lots
Listen in Context
In old stories, people often talked about harlots in the city.
He read a verse about harlots in the Bible.
The movie showed how harlots lived a long time ago.
You’ll see the word harlots mostly in old novels or historical TV shows.