adultery

noun

Stress: second syllable

Syllables: a-dul-tery (3)

English Definition

Voluntary sexual intercourse between a married person and a person who is not their spouse.

Example Sentence

Adultery is considered a serious offense in many societies.

US IPA /ษ™หˆdสŒltษ™ri/
UK IPA /ษ™หˆdสŒltษ™ri/