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sex
Definition:
(nou) activities associated with sexual intercourse (nou) either of the two categories (male or female) into which most organisms are divided (nou) all of the feelings resulting from the urge to gratify sexual impulses (nou) the properties that distinguish organisms on the basis of their reproductive roles
Phonetic Transcription:
seks
Examples:
The female equivalent of testosterone is estrogen, the female sex hormone.
Its because the male sex gametes typically determines the sex of the offspring.
The term carries an implication of a voluptuous female sex icon.
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Common mistakes of sex pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "sex" with a long "e" sound, like "see." The correct vowel sound is short, as in /sɛks/ in both US and UK English. Tip: Focus on keeping the vowel short.
- Overemphasizing the "s" sound: It's common to hear learners exaggerate the "s" at the beginning, making it sound like /sɛks/. The correct pronunciation is smoother, with a clear /s/ sound. Tip: Practice saying "sex" quickly to reduce emphasis.
- Incorrect stress placement: Some may incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "se-EX." The correct pronunciation has the stress on the first syllable, /ˈsɛks/. Tip: Remember that "sex" is a one-syllable word.
- Confusing with similar words: Learners might confuse "sex" with "six," leading to mispronunciation. "Sex" is pronounced /sɛks/, while "six" is /sɪks/. Tip: Practice minimal pairs to distinguish between the two sounds.
- Adding an unnecessary vowel sound: Some might add an extra vowel, pronouncing it as "se-ex." The correct pronunciation is without the additional sound, /sɛks/. Tip: Slow down your speech to avoid inserting extra sounds.