How to Pronounce "heterosexuality"
word
ˌhɛtɝoʊsɛkʃəˈwæɫɪti
het-er-oh-sek-shuh-WAL-i-tee
hˌɛtɹəʊsˈɛkʃuːˈælɪti
het-ruh-oh-sek-SHOO-AL-i-tee
Definition
A sexual orientation where a person is attracted to people of the opposite gender.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌhɛtɝoʊsɛkʃəˈwæɫɪti
British English
hˌɛtɹəʊsˈɛkʃuːˈælɪti
Simplified Pronunciation
US
het-er-oh-sek-shuh-WAL-i-tee
UK
het-ruh-oh-sek-SHOO-AL-i-tee
Listen in Context
Heterosexuality is a type of sexual orientation.
Many people identify with heterosexuality.
Heterosexuality means being attracted to the opposite gender.
For some, heterosexuality is just one way people experience attraction.