How to pronounce orthosexual
Say it like or-thuh-SEK-syoo-ul. Orthosexual has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEK).
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- or
- thuh
- SEK
- syoo
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Orthosexual pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- orGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- thuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- syooKeep 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 orthosexual
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: aw-thuh-SEK-syoo-ul.
What does orthosexual mean?
- Relating to or having the orthodox form of sexuality in a particular culture.
Where does orthosexual come from?
From ortho- + sexual.
Questions about saying orthosexual
How do you pronounce orthosexual?
Say or-thuh-SEK-syoo-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˌɔrθəˈsɛksjuəl/. In British English it is /ˌɔːθəˈsɛksjuːəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in orthosexual?
Orthosexual has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEK). Broken into parts: or · thuh · SEK · syoo · ul.
Is orthosexual 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 /ˌɔːθəˈsɛksjuːəl/ (aw-thuh-SEK-syoo-ul).