How to pronounce gendersex
Say it like JEN-der-seks. Gendersex has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JEN).
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- JEN
- der
- seks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gendersex pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- derKeep 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 gendersex
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: JEN-duh-seks.
What does gendersex mean?
- Sex or gender. A division of organisms into masculine, feminine and possibly others, by sexual or social characteristics.
Where does gendersex come from?
From gender + sex.
Questions about saying gendersex
How do you pronounce gendersex?
Say JEN-der-seks. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɛndɚsɛks/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɛndəsɛks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gendersex?
Gendersex has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JEN). Broken into parts: JEN · der · seks.
Is gendersex 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 /ˈdʒɛndəsɛks/ (JEN-duh-seks).