How to Pronounce Bisexual

To pronounce "bisexual", say BIS-ex-ual — 3 syllables, IPA /baɪˈsɛk.ʃu.əl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/baɪˈsɛk.ʃu.əl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “bisexual”

"bisexual" has 3 syllables: bis-ex-ual. It rhymes with sexual, if that helps it stick.

What does bisexual mean?

noun

  1. A person who is bisexual.
  2. A plant or fungus, or part thereof, which is bisexual.

adjective

  1. (of humans or other animals) Sexually attracted to both men and women (by a narrow definition) or to people of multiple or any genders (by a broad definition; compare pansexual).
  2. Having both male and female parts or functions.

Synonyms

bihermaphroditeperfectAC/DCambidextrousomnifutuent

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Words that rhyme with bisexual

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sexual

Related words

androgynousepicenebibicuriousambisexualplurisexualbiromanticpansexual

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bisexual"?▾

"Bisexual" has 3 syllables: bis · ex · ual.

What is the IPA transcription of "bisexual"?▾

The IPA transcription of "bisexual" is /baɪˈsɛk.ʃu.əl/.

What does "bisexual" mean?▾

Bisexual: A person who is bisexual.

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