How to pronounce sextortion
Say it like sek-STOR-shun. Sextortion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STOR).
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- sek
- STOR
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sextortion 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.
- STORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of sextortion
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: sek-STAW-shun.
What does sextortion mean?
- A form of sexual extortion; the extortion of a person through the use of the history of their sexual conduct (such as saved sexting messages).
Where does sextortion come from?
Blend of sex + extortion.
Words that rhyme with sextortion
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Questions about saying sextortion
How do you pronounce sextortion?
Say sek-STOR-shun. The American pronunciation is /sɛkˈstɔrʃən/. In British English it is /sɛkˈstɔːʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sextortion?
Sextortion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STOR). Broken into parts: sek · STOR · shun.
Is sextortion 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 /sɛkˈstɔːʃən/ (sek-STAW-shun).