How to pronounce trysexual
Say it like try-SEK-shoo-ul. Trysexual has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEK).
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- try
- SEK
- shoo
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Trysexual pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tryKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- 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 trysexual
American and British speakers say trysexual in essentially the same way: /traɪˈsɛkʃuəl/ in the US and /traɪˈsɛkʃuːəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: try-SEK-shoo-ul.
What does trysexual mean?
- Open to or interested in sexual experimentation, especially with different genders.
- One who is open to or interested in sexual experimentation, especially with different genders.
Where does trysexual come from?
From try + -sexual.
Words that rhyme with trysexual
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of trysexual.
Questions about saying trysexual
How do you pronounce trysexual?
Say try-SEK-shoo-ul. The American pronunciation is /traɪˈsɛkʃuəl/. In British English it is /traɪˈsɛkʃuːəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in trysexual?
Trysexual has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEK). Broken into parts: try · SEK · shoo · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say trysexual the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /traɪˈsɛkʃuəl/ and the British form is /traɪˈsɛkʃuːəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.