How to pronounce cervix
Say it like SUR-viks. Cervix has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUR).
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- SUR
- viks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cervix pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- viksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of cervix
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SUR-viks.
What does cervix mean?
- The neck.
- The necklike portion of an organ or part of the body.
Where does cervix come from?
Borrowed from Latin cervīx (“neck”), see below.
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Questions about saying cervix
How do you pronounce cervix?
Say SUR-viks. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɝvɪks/. In British English it is /ˈsɜːvɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cervix?
Cervix has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUR). Broken into parts: SUR · viks.
Is cervix pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈsɜːvɪks/ (SUR-viks).