How to pronounce bisexual
Say it like by-SEK-shoo-ul. Bisexual has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEK).
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- by
- SEK
- shoo
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bisexual pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- byGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- 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 bisexual
American and British speakers say bisexual in essentially the same way: /ˌbaɪˈsɛkʃuəl/ in the US and /baɪˈsɛkʃʊəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: by-SEK-shuu-ul.
What does bisexual mean?
- a person who is sexually attracted to both sexes
- sexually attracted to both sexes
- having an ambiguous sexual identity
Where does bisexual come from?
From bi- + -sexual, via the French bisexuel (bi-, sexuel).
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Words that rhyme with bisexual
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Questions about saying bisexual
How do you pronounce bisexual?
Say by-SEK-shoo-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˌbaɪˈsɛkʃuəl/. In British English it is /baɪˈsɛkʃʊəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bisexual?
Bisexual has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEK). Broken into parts: by · SEK · shoo · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say bisexual the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌbaɪˈsɛkʃuəl/ and the British form is /baɪˈsɛkʃʊəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.