How to pronounce bisexuality
Say it like by-sek-shoo-AL-uh-tee. Bisexuality has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (AL).
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- by
- sek
- shoo
- AL
- uh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bisexuality 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.
- 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 bisexuality
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: by-sek-shoo-AL-uh-tee.
What does bisexuality mean?
- The state of being sexually attracted to members of either sex; experiencing both heterosexual and homosexual attraction.
- The state of being bisexual (“having both male and female parts or roles”).
Where does bisexuality come from?
From bisexual + -ity.
Words that rhyme with bisexuality
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Questions about saying bisexuality
How do you pronounce bisexuality?
Say by-sek-shoo-AL-uh-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌbaɪsɛkʃuˈæləti/. In British English it is /ˌbaɪsɛkʃuːˈæləti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bisexuality?
Bisexuality has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (AL). Broken into parts: by · sek · shoo · AL · uh · tee.
Is bisexuality 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 /ˌbaɪsɛkʃuːˈæləti/ (by-sek-shoo-AL-uh-tee).