How to pronounce autosexual
Say it like aw-tuh-SEK-shoo-ul. Autosexual has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEK).
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- aw
- tuh
- SEK
- shoo
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Autosexual pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- awGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- 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 autosexual
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: aw-tuh-SEK-shoo-ul.
What does autosexual mean?
- Being, or pertaining to, sex with oneself.“Masturbation is an autosexual (and fun) activity.”
- A person who has sex with themselves; one who is aroused by their own body.
Where does autosexual come from?
From auto- + -sexual.
Words that rhyme with autosexual
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of autosexual.
Questions about saying autosexual
How do you pronounce autosexual?
Say aw-tuh-SEK-shoo-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˌɔtəˈsɛkʃuəl/. In British English it is /ˌɔːtəˈsɛkʃuːəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in autosexual?
Autosexual has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEK). Broken into parts: aw · tuh · SEK · shoo · ul.
Is autosexual 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 /ˌɔːtəˈsɛkʃuːəl/ (aw-tuh-SEK-shoo-ul).