How to pronounce flexisexual
Say it like flek-sih-SEK-shoo-ul. Flexisexual has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEK).
- flek
- sih
- SEK
- shoo
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Flexisexual pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- flekGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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 flexisexual
American and British speakers say flexisexual in essentially the same way: /ˌflɛksɪˈsɛkʃuəl/ in the US and /ˌflɛksɪˈsɛkʃuːəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: flek-sih-SEK-shoo-ul.
What does flexisexual mean?
- Having a fluid sexual orientation or pattern of sexual expression.
Where does flexisexual come from?
From flexi- + -sexual.
Words that rhyme with flexisexual
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of flexisexual.
Questions about saying flexisexual
How do you pronounce flexisexual?
Say flek-sih-SEK-shoo-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˌflɛksɪˈsɛkʃuəl/. In British English it is /ˌflɛksɪˈsɛkʃuːəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in flexisexual?
Flexisexual has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEK). Broken into parts: flek · sih · SEK · shoo · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say flexisexual the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌflɛksɪˈsɛkʃuəl/ and the British form is /ˌflɛksɪˈsɛkʃuːəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.