How to pronounce culex
Say it like KYOO-leks. Culex has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KYOO).
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- KYOO
- leks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Culex pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- leksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of culex
American and British speakers say culex in essentially the same way: /ˈkjulɛks/ in the US and /ˈkjuːlɛks/ in the UK.
British respelling: KYOO-leks.
What does culex mean?
- Any of various mosquitoes of the genus Culex, some of which carry disease.
Where does culex come from?
Borrowed from Latin culex (“gnat”).
Questions about saying culex
How do you pronounce culex?
Say KYOO-leks. The American pronunciation is /ˈkjulɛks/. In British English it is /ˈkjuːlɛks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in culex?
Culex has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KYOO). Broken into parts: KYOO · leks.
Do Americans and Brits say culex the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkjulɛks/ and the British form is /ˈkjuːlɛks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.