How to pronounce coccyx
Say it like KOK-siks. Coccyx has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOK).
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US American/ˈkɑksɪks/KOK-siks
UK British/ˈkɒksɪks/KOK-siks
- KOK
- siks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coccyx pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- siksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of coccyx
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KOK-siks.
What does coccyx mean?
noun
- The final (bottom-most) fused vertebrae at the base of the spine, the tailbone.
Questions about saying coccyx
How do you pronounce coccyx?
Say KOK-siks. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑksɪks/. In British English it is /ˈkɒksɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coccyx?
Coccyx has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOK). Broken into parts: KOK · siks.
Is coccyx pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈkɒksɪks/ (KOK-siks).