How to pronounce sexcapade
Say it like SEK-skuh-payd. Sexcapade has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEK).
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- SEK
- skuh
- payd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sexcapade pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- skuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- paydGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of sexcapade
American and British speakers say sexcapade in essentially the same way: /ˈsɛkskəˌpeɪd/ in the US and /ˈsɛkskəˌpeɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: SEK-skuh-payd.
What does sexcapade mean?
- A sexual escapade; an incident or story involving sex.
Where does sexcapade come from?
Blend of sex + escapade.
Questions about saying sexcapade
How do you pronounce sexcapade?
Say SEK-skuh-payd. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛkskəˌpeɪd/. In British English it is /ˈsɛkskəˌpeɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sexcapade?
Sexcapade has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEK). Broken into parts: SEK · skuh · payd.
Do Americans and Brits say sexcapade the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɛkskəˌpeɪd/ and the British form is /ˈsɛkskəˌpeɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.