How to Pronounce "illicit"
word
ˌɪˈɫɪsət
ih-LISS-it
ɪlˈɪsɪt
il-ISS-it
Definition
Not allowed by law or by rules; something that is forbidden, especially because it is illegal.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɪˈɫɪsət
British English
ɪlˈɪsɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ih-LISS-it
UK
il-ISS-it
Listen in Context
The police found illicit drugs in the car.
He made money from illicit trade.
Their relationship was illicit because he was married.
The government is cracking down on illicit online activities.