How to pronounce ambisextrous
Say it like am-bih-SEK-strus. Ambisextrous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEK).
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- am
- bih
- SEK
- strus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ambisextrous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- amGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- bihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- strusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ambisextrous
American and British speakers say ambisextrous in essentially the same way: /ˌæmbɪˈsɛkstrəs/ in the US and /ˌæmbiˈsɛkstrəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: am-bee-SEK-strus.
What does ambisextrous mean?
- Epicene; androgynous.
- Having both male and female, or masculine and feminine, elements.
Where does ambisextrous come from?
Blend of ambidextrous + sex.
Words that rhyme with ambisextrous
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ambisextrous.
Questions about saying ambisextrous
How do you pronounce ambisextrous?
Say am-bih-SEK-strus. The American pronunciation is /ˌæmbɪˈsɛkstrəs/. In British English it is /ˌæmbiˈsɛkstrəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ambisextrous?
Ambisextrous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEK). Broken into parts: am · bih · SEK · strus.
Do Americans and Brits say ambisextrous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌæmbɪˈsɛkstrəs/ and the British form is /ˌæmbiˈsɛkstrəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.