How to pronounce normosexual
Say it like nor-moh-SEK-shoo-ul. Normosexual has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEK).
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- nor
- moh
- SEK
- shoo
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Normosexual pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- norGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- 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.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of normosexual
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: naw-moh-SEK-shoo-ul.
What does normosexual mean?
- Having a normal amount of sexual drive.
- Having a socially normative sexuality.
Words that rhyme with normosexual
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of normosexual.
Questions about saying normosexual
How do you pronounce normosexual?
Say nor-moh-SEK-shoo-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˌnɔrmoʊˈsɛkʃuəl/. In British English it is /ˌnɔːməʊˈsɛkʃuəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in normosexual?
Normosexual has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEK). Broken into parts: nor · moh · SEK · shoo · ul.
Is normosexual 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 /ˌnɔːməʊˈsɛkʃuəl/ (naw-moh-SEK-shoo-ul).