Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

sexo

/ˈsɛks.oʊ̯/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.16 in modern English

Syllables
sex-o
IPA
/ˈsɛks.oʊ̯/
11
Scrabble Score
4
Letters
2
Syllables
4
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A sexual offender.

Australian usage; New Zealand usage; Slang; Uncountable

noun

Synonym of sex (“sexual intercourse”).

Slang; Uncountable

Example Sentences

Etymology

Etymology tree English sex Latin ō Old French ohbor. Middle English o English O ▲ Middle English o English oh English -o English sexo From sex + -o.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈsɛks.oʊ̯/
  • British English: /ˈsɛks.əʊ̯/

Usage

Inflected Forms

sexoh (alternative)

Synonyms

Questions

How do you pronounce sexo?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈsɛks.oʊ̯/.
What does sexo mean?
A sexual offender.
Where does sexo come from?
Etymology tree English sex Latin ō Old French ohbor. Middle English o English O ▲ Middle English o English oh English -o English sexo From sex + -o.

How to pronounce sexo

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