How to pronounce sexo
Say it like SEK-soh. Sexo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEK).
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US American/ˈsɛksoʊ/SEK-soh
UK British/ˈsɛksəʊ/SEK-soh
- SEK
- soh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sexo 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.
- sohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of sexo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SEK-soh.
What does sexo mean?
noun
- A sexual offender.
Where does sexo come from?
From sex + -o.
Questions about saying sexo
How do you pronounce sexo?
Say SEK-soh. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛksoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈsɛksəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sexo?
Sexo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEK). Broken into parts: SEK · soh.
Is sexo pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈsɛksəʊ/ (SEK-soh).