How to pronounce amphisexual
Say it like am-fih-SEK-shoo-ul. Amphisexual has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEK).
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- am
- fih
- SEK
- shoo
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Amphisexual 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.
- fihKeep 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 amphisexual
American and British speakers say amphisexual in essentially the same way: /ˌæmfɪˈsɛkʃuəl/ in the US and /ˌæmfɪˈsɛkʃuːəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: am-fih-SEK-shoo-ul.
What does amphisexual mean?
- Able to develop into either sex.
Where does amphisexual come from?
From amphi- + -sexual.
Words that rhyme with amphisexual
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of amphisexual.
Questions about saying amphisexual
How do you pronounce amphisexual?
Say am-fih-SEK-shoo-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˌæmfɪˈsɛkʃuəl/. In British English it is /ˌæmfɪˈsɛkʃuːəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in amphisexual?
Amphisexual has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEK). Broken into parts: am · fih · SEK · shoo · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say amphisexual the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌæmfɪˈsɛkʃuəl/ and the British form is /ˌæmfɪˈsɛkʃuːəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.