How to pronounce sexualism
Say it like SEK-shoo-uh-lizm. Sexualism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEK).
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- SEK
- shoo
- uh
- lizm
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sexualism 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.
- shooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lizmKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of sexualism
American and British speakers say sexualism in essentially the same way: /ˈsɛkʃuəlɪzm/ in the US and /ˈsɛkʃuːəlɪzm/ in the UK.
British respelling: SEK-shoo-uh-lizm.
What does sexualism mean?
- The quality of being sexual; a sex-oriented approach or focus.
- A social theory first introduced by Aline Valette (1850, 1899) that promoted socialism with preferential treatment of women because of their role in reproducing the species.
- The belief that one set of sexual behaviors is intrinsically superior to another set of sexual behaviors, or prejudice and discrimination based on that belief.
Where does sexualism come from?
From sexual + -ism.
Questions about saying sexualism
How do you pronounce sexualism?
Say SEK-shoo-uh-lizm. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛkʃuəlɪzm/. In British English it is /ˈsɛkʃuːəlɪzm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sexualism?
Sexualism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEK). Broken into parts: SEK · shoo · uh · lizm.
Do Americans and Brits say sexualism the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɛkʃuəlɪzm/ and the British form is /ˈsɛkʃuːəlɪzm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.