How to pronounce gastrosexual
Say it like gas-troh-SEK-shoo-ul. Gastrosexual has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEK).
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- gas
- troh
- SEK
- shoo
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gastrosexual pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- gasGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- trohKeep 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 gastrosexual
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: gas-troh-SEK-shoo-ul.
What does gastrosexual mean?
- Having interest in food and cooking, often as a means of expression or to make an impression on friends and potential romantic interests.
- A person who is gastrosexual.
Where does gastrosexual come from?
From gastro- + -sexual.
Words that rhyme with gastrosexual
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gastrosexual.
Questions about saying gastrosexual
How do you pronounce gastrosexual?
Say gas-troh-SEK-shoo-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˌɡæstroʊˈsɛkʃuəl/. In British English it is /ˌɡæstrəʊˈsɛkʃuːəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gastrosexual?
Gastrosexual has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEK). Broken into parts: gas · troh · SEK · shoo · ul.
Is gastrosexual 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 /ˌɡæstrəʊˈsɛkʃuːəl/ (gas-troh-SEK-shoo-ul).