How to pronounce asexuality
Say it like ay-sek-shoo-AL-uh-tee. Asexuality has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (AL).
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- ay
- sek
- shoo
- AL
- uh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Asexuality pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- sekKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- shooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- ALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of asexuality
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ay-sek-shoo-AL-ih-tee.
What does asexuality mean?
- The quality of experiencing little or no sexual attraction.
- The quality of lacking a sex or sexual organs.
- The quality (of a species or organism) of reproducing asexually.
Where does asexuality come from?
From a- (“lacking, without”) + sexuality, equivalent to asexual + -ity.
Words that rhyme with asexuality
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Questions about saying asexuality
How do you pronounce asexuality?
Say ay-sek-shoo-AL-uh-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌeɪsɛkʃuˈæləti/. In British English it is /ˌeɪsɛkʃuːˈælɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in asexuality?
Asexuality has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (AL). Broken into parts: ay · sek · shoo · AL · uh · tee.
Is asexuality pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˌeɪsɛkʃuːˈælɪti/ (ay-sek-shoo-AL-ih-tee).