How to pronounce codecs
Say it like KOH-deks. Codecs has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH).
- KOH
- deks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Codecs pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- deksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of codecs
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KOH-deks.
What does codecs mean?
- plural of codec
Words that rhyme with codecs
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Words that sound like codecs
Questions about saying codecs
How do you pronounce codecs?
Say KOH-deks. The American pronunciation is /ˈkoʊdɛks/. In British English it is /ˈkəʊdɛks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in codecs?
Codecs has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH). Broken into parts: KOH · deks.
Is codecs pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈkəʊdɛks/ (KOH-deks).
What words sound the same as codecs?
Codecs sounds the same as codex in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.