How to pronounce sexist
Say it like SEK-sist. Sexist has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEK).
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- SEK
- sist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sexist 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.
- sistKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of sexist
American and British speakers say sexist in essentially the same way: /ˈsɛksɪst/ in the US and /ˈsɛksɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: SEK-sist.
What does sexist mean?
- a man with a chauvinistic belief in the inferiority of women
- discriminatory on the basis of sex (usually said of men's attitude toward women)
Where does sexist come from?
From sex + -ist, after sexism.
Questions about saying sexist
How do you pronounce sexist?
Say SEK-sist. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛksɪst/. In British English it is /ˈsɛksɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sexist?
Sexist has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEK). Broken into parts: SEK · sist.
Do Americans and Brits say sexist the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɛksɪst/ and the British form is /ˈsɛksɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.