How to pronounce transsexual
Say it like tranz-SEK-shoo-ul. Transsexual has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEK).
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- tranz
- SEK
- shoo
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Transsexual pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tranzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- 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 transsexual
American and British speakers say transsexual in essentially the same way: /ˌtrænzˈsɛkʃuəl/ in the US and /trænzˈsɛkʃuəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: tranz-SEK-shoo-ul.
What does transsexual mean?
- Of a person, having changed, or being in the process of changing, physical sex by undergoing medical treatment, such as hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and/or optionally sex reassignment surgery (SRS).
- Of or relating to such a change.
Where does transsexual come from?
From trans- + sexual.
Words that rhyme with transsexual
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of transsexual.
Questions about saying transsexual
How do you pronounce transsexual?
Say tranz-SEK-shoo-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˌtrænzˈsɛkʃuəl/. In British English it is /trænzˈsɛkʃuəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in transsexual?
Transsexual has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEK). Broken into parts: tranz · SEK · shoo · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say transsexual the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌtrænzˈsɛkʃuəl/ and the British form is /trænzˈsɛkʃuəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.