How to pronounce cupiosexual
Say it like kyoo-pee-oh-SEK-shoo-ul. Cupiosexual has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (SEK).
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- kyoo
- pee
- oh
- SEK
- shoo
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cupiosexual pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kyooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- peeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- 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 cupiosexual
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: kyoo-pee-oh-SEK-shoo-ul.
What does cupiosexual mean?
- Desiring a sexual relationship despite not feeling sexual attraction to others.
- A person that is cupiosexual.
Where does cupiosexual come from?
From Latin cupiō (“to desire, long for”) + -sexual.
Words that rhyme with cupiosexual
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Questions about saying cupiosexual
How do you pronounce cupiosexual?
Say kyoo-pee-oh-SEK-shoo-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˌkjupioʊˈsɛkʃuəl/. In British English it is /ˌkjuːpiəʊˈsɛkʃuːəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cupiosexual?
Cupiosexual has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (SEK). Broken into parts: kyoo · pee · oh · SEK · shoo · ul.
Is cupiosexual pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌkjuːpiəʊˈsɛkʃuːəl/ (kyoo-pee-oh-SEK-shoo-ul).