How to pronounce twincest
Say it like TWIN-sest. Twincest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TWIN).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce twincest. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- TWIN
- sest
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Twincest pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TWINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- sestKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of twincest
American and British speakers say twincest in essentially the same way: /ˈtwɪnsɛst/ in the US and /ˈtwɪnsɛst/ in the UK.
British respelling: TWIN-sest.
What does twincest mean?
- Incestuous sexual relations between twins, or siblings who look very similar.
Where does twincest come from?
Blend of twin + incest, equivalent to twin + -cest.
Questions about saying twincest
How do you pronounce twincest?
Say TWIN-sest. The American pronunciation is /ˈtwɪnsɛst/. In British English it is /ˈtwɪnsɛst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in twincest?
Twincest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TWIN). Broken into parts: TWIN · sest.
Do Americans and Brits say twincest the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtwɪnsɛst/ and the British form is /ˈtwɪnsɛst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.