How to pronounce sexually
Say it like SEK-shoo-uh-lee. Sexually has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEK).
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US American/ˈsɛkʃuəli/SEK-shoo-uh-lee
UK British/ˈsɛkʃʊəli/SEK-shoor-lee
- SEK
- shoo
- uh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sexually 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.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of sexually
- American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3.
British respelling: SEK-shoor-lee.
What does sexually mean?
adverb
- with respect to sexuality“sexually ambiguous”
- by sexual means“reproduce sexually”
Questions about saying sexually
How do you pronounce sexually?
Say SEK-shoo-uh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛkʃuəli/. In British English it is /ˈsɛkʃʊəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sexually?
Sexually has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEK). Broken into parts: SEK · shoo · uh · lee.
Is sexually pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3. The British form is /ˈsɛkʃʊəli/ (SEK-shoor-lee).