How to pronounce "sexo" in English
ˈsɛks.oʊ̯
SEKS·oh̯
Primary stress: SEKS
Hear native speakers say sexo in context across real video clips
Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “sexo”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
SEKS
Gliding diphthong with sustained vocal resonance.
oh̯
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
Primary emphasis falls on the first syllable ("SEKS"). Raise your pitch and sustain the vowel length on this syllable while relaxing the surrounding syllables.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels.
How Native Speakers Say It: Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When followed by a vowel, insert a subtle glide (/w/ or /j/) to connect into the subsequent word without an abrupt glottal stop.
In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "sexo" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“Eu terminei recentemente uma pesquisa com pais de Queers e seus filhos adolescentes sobre como eles tem conversas sobre sexo, gênero e sexualidade em casa.”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
Practice Speaking “sexo”
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Eu terminei recentemente uma pesquisa com pais de Queers e seus filhos adolescentes sobre como eles tem conversas sobre sexo, gênero e sexualidade em casa.
Hear it in context: “sexo”
1 clipThe English word “sexo” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as ˈsɛks.oʊ̯ (phonetic respelling: SEKS-oh̯). Phonologically, it consists of 2 syllables (SEKS · oh̯), with primary lexical stress placed on the 1st (initial) syllable (SEKS). Grammatically, “sexo” functions as a noun. SayItVid indexes 1 authentic English video clip demonstrating how native speakers articulate “sexo” in natural connected speech across American (US: 1 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from TEDx Talks.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (1 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #1 · @1:36
“Independe de ter Queerfóbicos próximos a mim. Eu terminei recentemente uma pesquisa com pais de Queers e seus filhos adolescentes sobre como eles tem conversas sobre sexo, gênero e sexualidade em casa. Polêmico! sobre como eles tem conversas sobre sexo, gênero e sexualidade em casa. Polêmico!”
Definition & Meaning: “sexo”
- A sexual offender.
- Synonym of sex (“sexual intercourse”).
Example Sentences (2)
- “‘Maybe it's only me,’ said Prudence. ‘Maybe he's only laying for me. Maybe he's a sex-oh.’”
- “Eu terminei recentemente uma pesquisa com pais de Queers e seus filhos adolescentes sobre como eles tem conversas sobre sexo, gênero e sexualidade em casa. Polê”
Pronounce: “sexo”
- Pronunciation:
- SEKS-oh̯
- Syllables:
- SEKS · oh̯
- Written Hyphenation:
- se · xo
- Primary stress:
- SEKS
- IPA:
- ˈsɛks.oʊ̯
- Hear it in context
- sexo
Synonyms: “sexo”
Hear words related in meaning to “sexo” in real video clips:
Words that Rhyme with “sexo”
-ɛksoʊWords that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"sexo" (⁄ˈsɛks.oʊ̯⁄) 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, "sexo" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about sexo
How do you pronounce “sexo”?
“sexo” is pronounced ⁄ˈsɛks.oʊ̯⁄ (SEKS-oh̯). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.
How many syllables are in “sexo”?
“sexo” has 2 syllables: SEKS · oh̯.
Where is the stress in “sexo”?
The primary stress in “sexo” is on “SEKS”. Listen for that stressed syllable in the clips above.
What does “sexo” mean?
A sexual offender.
How can I hear “sexo” used in real sentences?
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What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “sexo”?
Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels. Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).