How to pronounce sexology
Say it like sek-SOL-uh-jee. Sexology has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOL).
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- sek
- SOL
- uh
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sexology pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sekKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- SOLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- jeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of sexology
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: sek-SOL-uh-jee.
What does sexology mean?
- The study of sex and sexuality, usually from a psychological or clinical perspective.
Where does sexology come from?
Coined by Elizabeth Osgood Goodrich Willard in 1867 from sex + -ology.
Words that rhyme with sexology
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Questions about saying sexology
How do you pronounce sexology?
Say sek-SOL-uh-jee. The American pronunciation is /sɛkˈsɑlədʒi/. In British English it is /sɛkˈsɒlədʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sexology?
Sexology has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOL). Broken into parts: sek · SOL · uh · jee.
Is sexology pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /sɛkˈsɒlədʒi/ (sek-SOL-uh-jee).