How to pronounce alumnx
Say it like AL-um-neks. Alumnx has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL).
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- AL
- um
- neks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alumnx pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- neksGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of alumnx
American and British speakers say alumnx in essentially the same way: /ˈæləmˌnɛks/ in the US and /ˈæləmˌnɛks/ in the UK.
British respelling: AL-um-neks.
What does alumnx mean?
- An alumnus or alumna (of any gender).
Where does alumnx come from?
The gender-neutral suffix -x replaces the gendered Latinate suffixes -us and -a.
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Questions about saying alumnx
How do you pronounce alumnx?
Say AL-um-neks. The American pronunciation is /ˈæləmˌnɛks/. In British English it is /ˈæləmˌnɛks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in alumnx?
Alumnx has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL). Broken into parts: AL · um · neks.
Do Americans and Brits say alumnx the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæləmˌnɛks/ and the British form is /ˈæləmˌnɛks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.