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How to pronounce sexier

Say it like SEK-see-er. Sexier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEK).

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US American/ˈsɛksiɚ/SEK-see-er
UK British/ˈsɛksiə/SEK-see-uh
  • SEK
  • see
  • er
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Sexier 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. seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
  3. erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.

American vs British pronunciation of sexier

  • Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.

British respelling: SEK-see-uh.

What does sexier mean?

adjective
  1. comparative form of sexy: more sexy

Questions about saying sexier

How do you pronounce sexier?

Say SEK-see-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛksiɚ/. In British English it is /ˈsɛksiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in sexier?

Sexier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEK). Broken into parts: SEK · see · er.

Is sexier 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 /ˈsɛksiə/ (SEK-see-uh).

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