How to pronounce spectrasexual
Say it like spek-truh-SEK-shoo-ul. Spectrasexual has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEK).
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- spek
- truh
- SEK
- shoo
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spectrasexual pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- spekGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- truhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- 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 spectrasexual
American and British speakers say spectrasexual in essentially the same way: /ˌspɛktrəˈsɛkʃuəl/ in the US and /ˌspɛktrəˈsɛkʃuːəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: spek-truh-SEK-shoo-ul.
What does spectrasexual mean?
- Attracted to multiple genders and sexes, but not all of them.
- One who is spectrasexual.
Where does spectrasexual come from?
From spectra + -sexual.
Words that rhyme with spectrasexual
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Questions about saying spectrasexual
How do you pronounce spectrasexual?
Say spek-truh-SEK-shoo-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˌspɛktrəˈsɛkʃuəl/. In British English it is /ˌspɛktrəˈsɛkʃuːəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spectrasexual?
Spectrasexual has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEK). Broken into parts: spek · truh · SEK · shoo · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say spectrasexual the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌspɛktrəˈsɛkʃuəl/ and the British form is /ˌspɛktrəˈsɛkʃuːəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.