How to pronounce ambisexual
Say it like am-bih-SEK-shoo-ul. Ambisexual has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEK).
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- am
- bih
- SEK
- shoo
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ambisexual 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.
- 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 ambisexual
American and British speakers say ambisexual in essentially the same way: /ˌæmbɪˈsɛkʃuəl/ in the US and /ˌæmbɪˈsɛkʃuːəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: am-bih-SEK-shoo-ul.
What does ambisexual mean?
- Hermaphroditic.
- Bisexual: attracted to persons of either sex.
- Unisex: fit for persons of either sex.
- An ambisexual person.
Where does ambisexual come from?
From ambi- + -sexual; in modern senses relating to human sexuality, influenced by bisexual.
Words that rhyme with ambisexual
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ambisexual.
Questions about saying ambisexual
How do you pronounce ambisexual?
Say am-bih-SEK-shoo-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˌæmbɪˈsɛkʃuəl/. In British English it is /ˌæmbɪˈsɛkʃuːəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ambisexual?
Ambisexual has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEK). Broken into parts: am · bih · SEK · shoo · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say ambisexual the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌæmbɪˈsɛkʃuəl/ and the British form is /ˌæmbɪˈsɛkʃuːəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.