house of ill repute meaning

UK US /haʊs ʌv ɪl riˈpjut/ 5 syllables

house of ill repute (noun): a building where prostitutes are available.

Definition of house of ill repute

  1. a building where prostitutes are available

    Synonyms: whorehouse, brothel, bordello, bagnio, house of prostitution, bawdyhouse, cathouse, sporting house

    Type of: building

    Kinds: massage parlor

How to pronounce house of ill repute

house of ill repute is pronounced /haʊs ʌv ɪl riˈpjut/ in American English. It has 5 syllables.

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