How to pronounce homosexualize
Say it like hoh-moh-SEK-shoo-uh-lyze. Homosexualize has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEK).
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- hoh
- moh
- SEK
- shoo
- uh
- lyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Homosexualize pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- hohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- mohKeep 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lyzeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of homosexualize
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: hoh-moh-SEK-shoo-uh-lyze.
What does homosexualize mean?
- To render homosexual.
Where does homosexualize come from?
From homosexual + -ize.
Questions about saying homosexualize
How do you pronounce homosexualize?
Say hoh-moh-SEK-shoo-uh-lyze. The American pronunciation is /ˌhoʊmoʊˈsɛkʃuəlaɪz/. In British English it is /ˌhəʊməʊˈsɛkʃuːəlaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in homosexualize?
Homosexualize has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEK). Broken into parts: hoh · moh · SEK · shoo · uh · lyze.
Is homosexualize 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 /ˌhəʊməʊˈsɛkʃuːəlaɪz/ (hoh-moh-SEK-shoo-uh-lyze).