How to Pronounce Homosexual

To pronounce "homosexual", say HOM-os-ex-ual — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌhɒməʊˈsɛksjuːəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˌhɒməʊˈsɛksjuːəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “homosexual”

"homosexual" has 4 syllables: hom-os-ex-ual.

What does homosexual mean?

noun

  1. A person who is attracted solely or primarily to others of the same sex.

adjective

  1. (of a person or animal) Possessing sexual and/or emotional attraction towards members of the same sex. Examples being a male androphile or a female gynephile. (Sometimes used in the sense of sole/exclusive attraction.)
  2. (of a romantic or sexual act or relationship) Between two people of the same gender-area; gay.

    “My sister is currently in a homosexual relationship with a girl in her class.”

Synonyms

Uranianbuggercarpet munchercompany mandykefagfaggotfairyLGBTgay

Antonyms

heteroheterosexualstraightbreeder

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Related words

homophilehomohomoeroticbutchlesbiantransvestitesapphictransvestic

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "homosexual"?▾

"Homosexual" has 4 syllables: hom · os · ex · ual.

What is the IPA transcription of "homosexual"?▾

The IPA transcription of "homosexual" is /ˌhɒməʊˈsɛksjuːəl/.

What does "homosexual" mean?▾

Homosexual: A person who is attracted solely or primarily to others of the same sex.

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