How to pronounce pomosexual
Say it like poh-moh-SEK-syoorl. Pomosexual has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEK).
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- poh
- moh
- SEK
- syoorl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pomosexual pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pohGive 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.
- syoorlKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of pomosexual
- 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: poh-moh-SEK-syoorl.
What does pomosexual mean?
- Rejecting, avoiding, or not fitting in any sexual orientation label, such as heterosexual, homosexual, asexual, pansexual, or bisexual.
- A pomosexual person.
Where does pomosexual come from?
From pomo (“post-modern”) + -sexual, playing on homosexual.
Questions about saying pomosexual
How do you pronounce pomosexual?
Say poh-moh-SEK-syoorl. The American pronunciation is /ˌpoʊmoʊˈsɛksjʊrl/. In British English it is /ˌpəʊməʊˈsɛksjʊəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pomosexual?
Pomosexual has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEK). Broken into parts: poh · moh · SEK · syoorl.
Is pomosexual 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 /ˌpəʊməʊˈsɛksjʊəl/ (poh-moh-SEK-syoorl).