How to pronounce calyx
Say it like KAL-iks. Calyx has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAL).
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- KAL
- iks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Calyx pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- iksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of calyx
American and British speakers say calyx in essentially the same way: /ˈkælɪks/ in the US and /ˈkælɪks/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAL-iks.
What does calyx mean?
- The outermost whorl of flower parts, comprising the sepals, which covers and protects the petals as they develop.
- A chamber in the mammalian kidney through which urine passes.
- The crown containing the viscera of crinoids and similar echinoderms, entoprocts, and the polyps of some cnidarians.
Questions about saying calyx
How do you pronounce calyx?
Say KAL-iks. The American pronunciation is /ˈkælɪks/. In British English it is /ˈkælɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in calyx?
Calyx has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAL). Broken into parts: KAL · iks.
Do Americans and Brits say calyx the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkælɪks/ and the British form is /ˈkælɪks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.