How to pronounce solosexual
Say it like soh-loh-SEK-shoo-ul. Solosexual has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEK).
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- soh
- loh
- SEK
- shoo
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Solosexual pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- lohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- 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.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of solosexual
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: soh-loh-SEK-shoo-ul.
What does solosexual mean?
- Someone whose sexuality is primarily exercised or expressed alone.
Where does solosexual come from?
From solo + -sexual, after similar words in -(o)sexual.
Words that rhyme with solosexual
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Questions about saying solosexual
How do you pronounce solosexual?
Say soh-loh-SEK-shoo-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˌsoʊloʊˈsɛkʃuəl/. In British English it is /ˌsəʊləʊˈsɛkʃuːəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in solosexual?
Solosexual has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEK). Broken into parts: soh · loh · SEK · shoo · ul.
Is solosexual pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌsəʊləʊˈsɛkʃuːəl/ (soh-loh-SEK-shoo-ul).