How to pronounce demisexuality
Say it like dem-ee-sek-shoo-AL-ee-tee. Demisexuality has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (AL).
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- dem
- ee
- sek
- shoo
- AL
- ee
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Demisexuality 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.
- 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of demisexuality
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: dem-ee-sek-shoo-AL-ee-tee.
What does demisexuality mean?
- The state of not experiencing primary sexual attraction (based on sight or smell or other instantly available information), but only secondary sexual attraction (after the development of an emotional bond).
Where does demisexuality come from?
From demisexual + -ity.
Questions about saying demisexuality
How do you pronounce demisexuality?
Say dem-ee-sek-shoo-AL-ee-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌdɛmisɛkʃuˈæliti/. In British English it is /ˌdɛmisɛkʃuːˈæliti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in demisexuality?
Demisexuality has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (AL). Broken into parts: dem · ee · sek · shoo · AL · ee · tee.
Is demisexuality 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 /ˌdɛmisɛkʃuːˈæliti/ (dem-ee-sek-shoo-AL-ee-tee).