How to pronounce ex
Say it like EKS. Ex is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- EKS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ex pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EKSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of ex
American and British speakers say ex in essentially the same way: /ɛks/ in the US and /ɛks/ in the UK.
British respelling: EKS.
What does ex mean?
- a man who was formerly a certain woman's husband
- a woman who was formerly a particular man's wife“all his exes live in Texas”
- the 24th letter of the Roman alphabet
- out of fashion“a suit of rather antique appearance”“demode (or outmoded) attire”
Where does ex come from?
From Latin ex.
Words that rhyme with ex
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ex.
Questions about saying ex
How do you pronounce ex?
Say EKS. The American pronunciation is /ɛks/. In British English it is /ɛks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ex?
Ex is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: EKS.
Do Americans and Brits say ex the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɛks/ and the British form is /ɛks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.