How to pronounce alexia
Say it like uh-LEK-see-uh. Alexia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEK).
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- uh
- LEK
- see
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alexia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of alexia
American and British speakers say alexia in essentially the same way: /əˈlɛksiə/ in the US and /əˈlɛksiə/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-LEK-see-uh.
What does alexia mean?
- The inability, due to a cerebral disorder, to comprehend or understand writing.
Words that rhyme with alexia
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of alexia.
Questions about saying alexia
How do you pronounce alexia?
Say uh-LEK-see-uh. The American pronunciation is /əˈlɛksiə/. In British English it is /əˈlɛksiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in alexia?
Alexia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEK). Broken into parts: uh · LEK · see · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say alexia the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈlɛksiə/ and the British form is /əˈlɛksiə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.