How to pronounce asexual
Say it like ay-SEK-shoo-ul. Asexual has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEK).
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- ay
- SEK
- shoo
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Asexual pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- 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 asexual
American and British speakers say asexual in essentially the same way: /eɪˈsɛkʃuəl/ in the US and /eɪˈsɛkʃuːəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: ay-SEK-shoo-ul.
What does asexual mean?
- Not experiencing sexual attraction; lacking interest in or desire for sex.
- Lacking distinct sex, lacking sexual organs.
- A species which reproduces by asexual rather than sexual reproduction, or a member of such a species.
- A person who does not experience sexual attraction; a person who lacks interest in or desire for sex.
- Something which does not have a sex, or a word which refers to such a thing.
Where does asexual come from?
From a- (“lacking, without”) + -sexual.
Words that rhyme with asexual
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Questions about saying asexual
How do you pronounce asexual?
Say ay-SEK-shoo-ul. The American pronunciation is /eɪˈsɛkʃuəl/. In British English it is /eɪˈsɛkʃuːəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in asexual?
Asexual has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEK). Broken into parts: ay · SEK · shoo · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say asexual the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /eɪˈsɛkʃuəl/ and the British form is /eɪˈsɛkʃuːəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.