The correct spelling of the word "am promiscuous" is /æm prəˈmɪskjuəs/. The first sound is the short "a" sound /æ/, followed by the consonant cluster /pr/ and the vowel sound /ə/. The next sound is the "m" sound /m/, followed by the stress on the second syllable /prəˈ/. The next sound is the "m" sound again, followed by the consonant cluster /skj/ and the vowel sound /uə/. The final sound is the "s" sound /s/. Remembering the phonetic transcription can help with the correct spelling of this word.
The term "promiscuous" derives from the Latin word "promiscuus", which is a combination of the prefix "pro-" meaning "in front, before", and the root "miscere" meaning "to mix". In Latin, "promiscuus" originally referred to the act of mixing or mingling, without distinction or separation. Over time, the term's meaning evolved to include sexual connotations, referring to individuals who engage in sexual relations with multiple partners without discrimination or exclusivity.