How to pronounce addax
Say it like AD-uks. Addax has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AD).
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- AD
- uks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Addax pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ADSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of addax
American and British speakers say addax in essentially the same way: /ˈædəks/ in the US and /ˈædəks/ in the UK.
British respelling: AD-uks.
What does addax mean?
- A large African antelope (Addax nasomaculatus) with long, corkscrewing horns which lives in the desert.
Questions about saying addax
How do you pronounce addax?
Say AD-uks. The American pronunciation is /ˈædəks/. In British English it is /ˈædəks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in addax?
Addax has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AD). Broken into parts: AD · uks.
Do Americans and Brits say addax the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈædəks/ and the British form is /ˈædəks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.