How to pronounce "sex linked" in English
sex·lin·ked
Hear native speakers say sex linked in context across real video clips
Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “sex linked”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
sex
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
lin
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
ked
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
Keep the vowel length balanced, placing subtle emphasis on the root morpheme according to standard conversational rhythm.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Do not add an extra syllable ("-ed") to this verb.
How Native Speakers Say It: Blend the ending directly into a single sharp /t/ stop without an intervening vowel sound.
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When "sex linked" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "sex linked is" sounds like "sex linked-iz").
Maintain the stress-timed rhythm of English: compress unstressed syllables rapidly so the beat of "sex linked" aligns naturally with adjacent words.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“the difference between sex linked and sex limited, and sex linked you can really pick out from transmission and families.”— MIT OpenCourseWareWatch clip
“Because the gene for coat color is sex linked, when you have two Xs that have different coat”— SciShowWatch clip
“There are obviously some contexts in which it's pertinent to mark individuals' gender, for example, when discussing some medical conditions that are sex linked”— Harvard UniversityWatch clip
“Understanding the role of particular sex linked genes, exposure to hormone profiles that differ between”— CNBCWatch clip
“They’re mostly dudes because the genetic defect is sex linked.”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“Coat color in cats is a sex linked trait.”— SciShowWatch clip
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the difference between sex linked and sex limited, and sex linked you can really pick out from transmission and families.
Hear it in context: “sex linked”
31 clipsThe English word “sex linked”. Phonologically, it consists of 3 syllables (sex · lin · ked). Grammatically, “sex linked” functions as a adjective. SayItVid indexes 31 authentic English video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “sex linked” in natural connected speech across American (US: 8 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from MIT OpenCourseWare, SciShow, Harvard University.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (5 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USMIT OpenCourseWareClip #1 · @23:48
“in families more vertically. So, you've got to be careful about the difference between sex linked and sex limited, and sex linked you can really pick out from transmission and families. and sex linked you can really pick out from transmission and families.”
- 🇺🇸 USSciShowClip #2 · @17:24
“And the thing with Calicos is super weird and interesting. Because the gene for coat color is sex linked, when you have two Xs that have different coat colors, during early embryonic development the expression of the coat color, instead”
- 🇺🇸 USHarvard UniversityClip #3 · @30:38
“opt or not to specify someone's gender in a statement. There are obviously some contexts in which it's pertinent to mark individuals' gender, for example, when discussing some medical conditions that are sex linked in which it's pertinent to mark individuals'”
- 🇺🇸 USCNBCClip #4 · @2:11
“expectancy gap. But biology is not the only explanation. Understanding the role of particular sex linked genes, exposure to hormone profiles that differ between exposure to hormone profiles that differ between”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #5 · @7:29
“About one in fifty people have some level of color vision deficiency. They’re mostly dudes because the genetic defect is sex linked. If you can’t see the Crash Course logo pop out at you in this figure, it’s likely that”
Definition & Meaning: “sex linked”
- Whose phenotypic expression is related to the chromosomal sex of the individual.
Example Sentences (2)
- “the difference between sex linked and sex limited, and sex linked you can really pick out from transmission and families.”
- “Because the gene for coat color is sex linked, when you have two Xs that have different coat”
Pronounce: “sex linked”
- Syllables:
- sex · lin · ked
- Hear it in context
- sex linked
Words that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"sex linked" has no true homophones in standard English — there are no other words with identical pronunciation. Unlike sound-alike pairs like there / their or peace / piece, "sex linked" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about sex linked
How many syllables are in “sex linked”?
“sex linked” has 3 syllables: sex · lin · ked.
What does “sex linked” mean?
Whose phenotypic expression is related to the chromosomal sex of the individual.
How can I hear “sex linked” used in real sentences?
This page has 31 real-world video examples of “sex linked” with synchronized subtitles. Use Previous / Next (or ← / → keys) to hear each one at the exact moment it is spoken.
What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “sex linked”?
Do not add an extra syllable ("-ed") to this verb. Blend the ending directly into a single sharp /t/ stop without an intervening vowel sound.