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How to pronounce sexay

Say it like SEK-say. Sexay has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEK).

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US American/ˈsɛkˌseɪ/SEK-say
UK British/ˈsɛkˌseɪ/SEK-say
  • SEK
  • say
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Sexay pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. SEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
  2. sayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.

American vs British pronunciation of sexay

American and British speakers say sexay in essentially the same way: /ˈsɛkˌseɪ/ in the US and /ˈsɛkˌseɪ/ in the UK.

British respelling: SEK-say.

What does sexay mean?

adjective
  1. Synonym of sexy

Where does sexay come from?

Representing pronunciation of sexy with a prolonged final syllable; compare partay.

Questions about saying sexay

How do you pronounce sexay?

Say SEK-say. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛkˌseɪ/. In British English it is /ˈsɛkˌseɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in sexay?

Sexay has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEK). Broken into parts: SEK · say.

Do Americans and Brits say sexay the same way?

Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɛkˌseɪ/ and the British form is /ˈsɛkˌseɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.

Pronunciation from Wiktionary; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).