How to Pronounce "homosexual"
word
/ˌhoʊmoʊˈsɛkˌʃəwəɫ/
hoh-moh-SEK-shoo-uhl
/hˌəʊməʊsˈɛkʃuːəl/
hoh-moh-SEK-shoo-uhl
Definition
A homosexual is a person who is attracted to people of the same sex; the term can refer to both men and women.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˌhoʊmoʊˈsɛkˌʃəwəɫ/
British English
/hˌəʊməʊsˈɛkʃuːəl/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
hoh-moh-SEK-shoo-uhl
UK
hoh-moh-SEK-shoo-uhl
Listen in Context
She realized she was homosexual in high school.
A homosexual person is attracted to the same sex.
The word homosexual can describe both men and women.
Many people now prefer to use 'gay' instead of homosexual in conversation.