Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

intersexed

/ˈɪn.təɹ.sɛk.s(ə)d/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.30 in modern English

Syllables
in-ter-sex-ed
IPA
/ˈɪn.təɹ.sɛk.s(ə)d/
18
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
4
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Intersex.

Offensive

Etymology

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈɪn.təɹ.sɛk.s(ə)d/
  • British English: /ˈɪn.tə.sɛk.s(ə)d/

Usage

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Questions

How do you pronounce intersexed?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈɪn.təɹ.sɛk.s(ə)d/.
What does intersexed mean?
Intersex.
Where does intersexed come from?
From inter- + sexed. Compare intersex.

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