How to pronounce appendix
Say it like uh-PEN-diks. Appendix has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEN).
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- uh
- PEN
- diks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Appendix 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.
- PENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- diksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of appendix
American and British speakers say appendix in essentially the same way: /əˈpɛndɪks/ in the US and /əˈpɛndɪks/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-PEN-diks.
What does appendix mean?
- supplementary material that is collected and appended at the back of a book
- a vestigial process that extends from the lower end of the cecum and that resembles a small pouch
Where does appendix come from?
Borrowed from Latin appendix.
Questions about saying appendix
How do you pronounce appendix?
Say uh-PEN-diks. The American pronunciation is /əˈpɛndɪks/. In British English it is /əˈpɛndɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in appendix?
Appendix has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEN). Broken into parts: uh · PEN · diks.
Do Americans and Brits say appendix the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈpɛndɪks/ and the British form is /əˈpɛndɪks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.