How to pronounce homosexuals
Say it like hoh-moh-SEK-shoo-ulz. Homosexuals has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEK).
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- hoh
- moh
- SEK
- shoo
- ulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Homosexuals 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.
- shooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- ulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of homosexuals
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: hoh-moh-SEK-shoo-ulz.
What does homosexuals mean?
- plural of homosexual How to pronounce homosexual
Questions about saying homosexuals
How do you pronounce homosexuals?
Say hoh-moh-SEK-shoo-ulz. The American pronunciation is /ˌhoʊmoʊˈsɛkˌʃuəlz/. In British English it is /ˌhəʊməʊˈsɛkˌʃuːəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in homosexuals?
Homosexuals has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEK). Broken into parts: hoh · moh · SEK · shoo · ulz.
Is homosexuals 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 /ˌhəʊməʊˈsɛkˌʃuːəlz/ (hoh-moh-SEK-shoo-ulz).