How to Pronounce Heterosexual

To pronounce "heterosexual", say HET-er-os-ex-ual — 5 syllables, IPA /ˌhɛtəɹəˈsɛkʃuəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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5

Syllables

12

Letters

/ˌhɛtəɹəˈsɛkʃuəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “heterosexual”

"heterosexual" has 5 syllables: het-er-os-ex-ual.

What does heterosexual mean?

noun

  1. A heterosexual person, or other heterosexual organism.

adjective

  1. Sexually attracted to members of the opposite sex.

Synonyms

breederheterostraightother-sex

Antonyms

homosexual

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Related words

straightheterosexualheteroromanticmonoheterosexualheteroamorousandrosexual

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "heterosexual"?▾

"Heterosexual" has 5 syllables: het · er · os · ex · ual.

What is the IPA transcription of "heterosexual"?▾

The IPA transcription of "heterosexual" is /ˌhɛtəɹəˈsɛkʃuəl/.

What does "heterosexual" mean?▾

Heterosexual: A heterosexual person, or other heterosexual organism.

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