How to pronounce cylix
Say it like SY-liks. Cylix has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SY).
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- SY
- liks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cylix pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- liksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of cylix
American and British speakers say cylix in essentially the same way: /ˈsaɪlɪks/ in the US and /ˈsaɪlɪks/ in the UK.
British respelling: SY-liks.
What does cylix mean?
- Alternative form of kylix.
Questions about saying cylix
How do you pronounce cylix?
Say SY-liks. The American pronunciation is /ˈsaɪlɪks/. In British English it is /ˈsaɪlɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cylix?
Cylix has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SY). Broken into parts: SY · liks.
Do Americans and Brits say cylix the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsaɪlɪks/ and the British form is /ˈsaɪlɪks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.