How to pronounce zedsexual
Say it like zed-SEK-shoo-ul. Zedsexual has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEK).
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- zed
- SEK
- shoo
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zedsexual pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- zedKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- 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 zedsexual
American and British speakers say zedsexual in essentially the same way: /zɛdˈsɛkʃuəl/ in the US and /zɛdˈsɛkʃuːəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: zed-SEK-shoo-ul.
What does zedsexual mean?
- Not asexual; experiencing sexual attraction to others.
Where does zedsexual come from?
From zed + -sexual as a play on asexual, since the sexuality falls on the other side of the sexual spectrum from asexuality, as the letters "A" and "Z" are on opposite ends of the alphabet.
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Words that rhyme with zedsexual
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Questions about saying zedsexual
How do you pronounce zedsexual?
Say zed-SEK-shoo-ul. The American pronunciation is /zɛdˈsɛkʃuəl/. In British English it is /zɛdˈsɛkʃuːəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zedsexual?
Zedsexual has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEK). Broken into parts: zed · SEK · shoo · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say zedsexual the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /zɛdˈsɛkʃuəl/ and the British form is /zɛdˈsɛkʃuːəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.