Syllables Quiz

heterosexual

The # of syllables in heterosexual can be found in the Syllable Dictionary at HowManySyllables.com/syllables/heterosexual .

How many syllables in heterosexual?

6 syllables

Divide heterosexual into syllables: het-er-o-sex-u-al
How to say heterosexual:

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