How to Pronounce "sexual relation"
expression
ˈsɛkʃuəɫ/ /ɹiˈɫeɪʃən
SEK-shoo-uhl ri-LAY-shuhn
sˈɛkʃuːəl/ /ɹɪlˈeɪʃən
SEK-shoo-uhl ri-LAY-shuhn
Definition
A physical and intimate connection between people that involves sexual activity. Usually refers to intercourse or similar acts.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsɛkʃuəɫ/ /ɹiˈɫeɪʃən
British English
sˈɛkʃuːəl/ /ɹɪlˈeɪʃən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SEK-shoo-uhl ri-LAY-shuhn
UK
SEK-shoo-uhl ri-LAY-shuhn
Listen in Context
They had a sexual relation for several years.
A sexual relation should always be consensual.
Doctors may ask if you have had any sexual relations recently.
They discovered the two had a sexual relation while working together.