How to pronounce cortex
Say it like KOR-teks. Cortex has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOR).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈkɔrtɛks/KOR-teks
UK British/ˈkɔːtɛks/KAW-teks
- KOR
- teks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cortex pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- teksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of cortex
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAW-teks.
What does cortex mean?
noun
- the layer of unmyelinated neurons (the grey matter) forming the cortex of the cerebrum
- the tissue forming the outer layer of an organ or structure in plant or animal
- the tissue that surrounds the lens nucleus
Where does cortex come from?
Borrowed from Latin cortex (“cork, bark”).
Words that rhyme with cortex
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cortex.
Questions about saying cortex
How do you pronounce cortex?
Say KOR-teks. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɔrtɛks/. In British English it is /ˈkɔːtɛks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cortex?
Cortex has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOR). Broken into parts: KOR · teks.
Is cortex 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 /ˈkɔːtɛks/ (KAW-teks).