How to pronounce cybersex
Say it like SY-ber-seks. Cybersex has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SY).
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- SY
- ber
- seks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cybersex pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- berKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- seksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of cybersex
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SY-buh-seks.
What does cybersex mean?
- A virtual sexual encounter in which two or more persons connected remotely by means of a computer network send one another sexually explicit messages simulating a sexual experience.
- To exchange explicit sexual experiences online by means of text or multimedia.
Where does cybersex come from?
From cyber- + sex.
Questions about saying cybersex
How do you pronounce cybersex?
Say SY-ber-seks. The American pronunciation is /ˈsaɪbɚsɛks/. In British English it is /ˈsaɪbəsɛks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cybersex?
Cybersex has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SY). Broken into parts: SY · ber · seks.
Is cybersex pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈsaɪbəsɛks/ (SY-buh-seks).