How to pronounce sexes
Say it like SEK-suz. Sexes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEK).
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- SEK
- suz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sexes 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.
- suzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of sexes
American and British speakers say sexes in essentially the same way: /ˈsɛksəz/ in the US and /ˈsɛksəz/ in the UK.
British respelling: SEK-suz.
What does sexes mean?
- plural of sex
- plural of sexe
- third-person singular simple present indicative of sex
Questions about saying sexes
How do you pronounce sexes?
Say SEK-suz. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛksəz/. In British English it is /ˈsɛksəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sexes?
Sexes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEK). Broken into parts: SEK · suz.
Do Americans and Brits say sexes the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɛksəz/ and the British form is /ˈsɛksəz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.