How to pronounce sapiosexual
Say it like say-pee-uh-SEK-shoo-ul. Sapiosexual has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (SEK).
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- say
- pee
- uh
- SEK
- shoo
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sapiosexual pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- peeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep 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.
- 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 sapiosexual
American and British speakers say sapiosexual in essentially the same way: /ˌseɪpiəˈsɛkʃuəl/ in the US and /ˌseɪpiəˈsɛkʃuːəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: say-pee-uh-SEK-shoo-ul.
What does sapiosexual mean?
- Sexually attracted to intellectual or mental qualities over appearance.
- A person who is sapiosexual.
Where does sapiosexual come from?
From Latin sapiens + -o- + -sexual.
Words that rhyme with sapiosexual
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Questions about saying sapiosexual
How do you pronounce sapiosexual?
Say say-pee-uh-SEK-shoo-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˌseɪpiəˈsɛkʃuəl/. In British English it is /ˌseɪpiəˈsɛkʃuːəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sapiosexual?
Sapiosexual has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (SEK). Broken into parts: say · pee · uh · SEK · shoo · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say sapiosexual the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌseɪpiəˈsɛkʃuəl/ and the British form is /ˌseɪpiəˈsɛkʃuːəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.