How to pronounce hetsex
Say it like HET-seks. Hetsex has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HET).
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- HET
- seks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hetsex pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- seksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of hetsex
American and British speakers say hetsex in essentially the same way: /ˈhɛtsɛks/ in the US and /ˈhɛtsɛks/ in the UK.
British respelling: HET-seks.
What does hetsex mean?
- Heterosexual.
Where does hetsex come from?
Clipping of heterosexual.
Questions about saying hetsex
How do you pronounce hetsex?
Say HET-seks. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɛtsɛks/. In British English it is /ˈhɛtsɛks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hetsex?
Hetsex has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HET). Broken into parts: HET · seks.
Do Americans and Brits say hetsex the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhɛtsɛks/ and the British form is /ˈhɛtsɛks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.