How to pronounce sexting
Say it like SEK-sting. Sexting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEK).
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- SEK
- sting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sexting 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.
- stingGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of sexting
American and British speakers say sexting in essentially the same way: /ˈsɛkˌstɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈsɛkstɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SEK-sting.
What does sexting mean?
- The act of transmitting and/or receiving sexually suggestive text messages and/or photographs between cell phones equipped with text messaging.
- present participle and gerund of sext How to pronounce sext
Where does sexting come from?
Blend of sex + texting.
Questions about saying sexting
How do you pronounce sexting?
Say SEK-sting. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛkˌstɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈsɛkstɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sexting?
Sexting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEK). Broken into parts: SEK · sting.
Do Americans and Brits say sexting the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɛkˌstɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈsɛkstɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.