How to Pronounce "heterosexual"
word
/ˌhɛtɝoʊˈsɛkʃəwəɫ/
het-uh-roh-SEK-shuh-wuhl
/hˌɛtɹəʊsˈɛkʃuːəl/
het-ruh-oh-SEK-shoo-uhl
Definition
Describes a person who is attracted to people of the opposite gender. It is most often used to talk about sexual orientation.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˌhɛtɝoʊˈsɛkʃəwəɫ/
British English
/hˌɛtɹəʊsˈɛkʃuːəl/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
het-uh-roh-SEK-shuh-wuhl
UK
het-ruh-oh-SEK-shoo-uhl
Listen in Context
He identifies as heterosexual.
A heterosexual relationship is between a man and a woman.
Most of the population is heterosexual.
Not everyone at the party was heterosexual, and that's totally normal.