How to pronounce apex
Say it like AY-peks. Apex has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY).
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- AY
- peks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Apex pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- peksGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of apex
American and British speakers say apex in essentially the same way: /ˈeɪˌpɛks/ in the US and /ˈeɪpɛks/ in the UK.
British respelling: AY-peks.
What does apex mean?
- the highest point (of something)“at the peak of the pyramid”
- the point on the celestial sphere toward which the sun and solar system appear to be moving relative to the fixed stars
Where does apex come from?
Borrowed from Latin apex (“point, tip, summit”).
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Questions about saying apex
How do you pronounce apex?
Say AY-peks. The American pronunciation is /ˈeɪˌpɛks/. In British English it is /ˈeɪpɛks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in apex?
Apex has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY). Broken into parts: AY · peks.
Do Americans and Brits say apex the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈeɪˌpɛks/ and the British form is /ˈeɪpɛks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.