How to pronounce dex
Say it like DEKS. Dex is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- DEKS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dex pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DEKSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of dex
American and British speakers say dex in essentially the same way: /dɛks/ in the US and /dɛks/ in the UK.
British respelling: DEKS.
What does dex mean?
- An order or factor of ten.
- Dexterity.
- Dextromethorphan.
- Dexamethasone.
- Dextroamphetamine/dexedrine.
Where does dex come from?
Contraction of decimal exponent.
Words that rhyme with dex
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dex.
Questions about saying dex
How do you pronounce dex?
Say DEKS. The American pronunciation is /dɛks/. In British English it is /dɛks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dex?
Dex is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: DEKS.
Do Americans and Brits say dex the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɛks/ and the British form is /dɛks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.