How to pronounce demisexual
Say it like dem-ee-SEK-shoo-ul. Demisexual has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEK).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce demisexual. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- dem
- ee
- SEK
- shoo
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Demisexual pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- demGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- 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 demisexual
American and British speakers say demisexual in essentially the same way: /ˌdɛmiˈsɛkʃuəl/ in the US and /ˌdɛmiːˈsɛkʃuːəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: dem-ee-SEK-shoo-ul.
What does demisexual mean?
- Sexually attracted to people only after a strong emotional bond has been formed.
- A person who is demisexual.
Where does demisexual come from?
From demi- (“half”) + -sexual.
Words that rhyme with demisexual
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of demisexual.
Questions about saying demisexual
How do you pronounce demisexual?
Say dem-ee-SEK-shoo-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˌdɛmiˈsɛkʃuəl/. In British English it is /ˌdɛmiːˈsɛkʃuːəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in demisexual?
Demisexual has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEK). Broken into parts: dem · ee · SEK · shoo · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say demisexual the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdɛmiˈsɛkʃuəl/ and the British form is /ˌdɛmiːˈsɛkʃuːəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.