How to pronounce polysexual
Say it like pah-lee-SEK-shoo-ul. Polysexual has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEK).
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- pah
- lee
- SEK
- shoo
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Polysexual pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- 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 polysexual
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: pol-ee-SEK-shoo-ul.
What does polysexual mean?
- Of or pertaining to multiple types of sexuality.
- Sexually attracted to many (sometimes specifically multiple but not all) genders.
- Sexually polyamorous; that is, having multiple sexual relationships.
Where does polysexual come from?
From poly- + -sexual.
Words that rhyme with polysexual
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Questions about saying polysexual
How do you pronounce polysexual?
Say pah-lee-SEK-shoo-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˌpɑliˈsɛkʃuəl/. In British English it is /ˌpɒliˈsɛkʃuːəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in polysexual?
Polysexual has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEK). Broken into parts: pah · lee · SEK · shoo · ul.
Is polysexual pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌpɒliˈsɛkʃuːəl/ (pol-ee-SEK-shoo-ul).