How to pronounce heterosexism
Say it like het-uh-roh-SEK-sih-zum. Heterosexism has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (SEK).
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- het
- uh
- roh
- SEK
- sih
- zum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Heterosexism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- hetGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rohKeep 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.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- zumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of heterosexism
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: het-uh-roh-SEK-sih-zum.
What does heterosexism mean?
- The assumption made when relating to others that everyone is heterosexual.
- Discrimination or prejudice in favor of heterosexuals.
Where does heterosexism come from?
From heterosex(ual) + -ism; modeled on sexism.
Questions about saying heterosexism
How do you pronounce heterosexism?
Say het-uh-roh-SEK-sih-zum. The American pronunciation is /ˌhɛtəroʊˈsɛksɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˌhɛtərəʊˈsɛksɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in heterosexism?
Heterosexism has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (SEK). Broken into parts: het · uh · roh · SEK · sih · zum.
Is heterosexism 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 /ˌhɛtərəʊˈsɛksɪzəm/ (het-uh-roh-SEK-sih-zum).