How to pronounce allosexual
Say it like al-oh-SEK-shoo-ul. Allosexual has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEK).
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- al
- oh
- SEK
- shoo
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Allosexual pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- alGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- SEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- shooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of allosexual
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: al-oh-SEK-shoo-ul.
What does allosexual mean?
- Experiencing sexual attraction; not asexual.
- LGB; queer; non-heterosexual.
- Directed toward or involving another person rather than (only) oneself.
- One who experiences sexual attraction; one who is not asexual.
Where does allosexual come from?
From allo- (“other”) + sexual.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Words that rhyme with allosexual
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Questions about saying allosexual
How do you pronounce allosexual?
Say al-oh-SEK-shoo-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˌæloʊˈsɛkʃuəl/. In British English it is /ˌæləʊˈsɛkʃuːəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in allosexual?
Allosexual has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEK). Broken into parts: al · oh · SEK · shoo · ul.
Is allosexual pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌæləʊˈsɛkʃuːəl/ (al-oh-SEK-shoo-ul).