How to pronounce exes
Say it like EK-siz. Exes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EK).
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- EK
- siz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Exes pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- sizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of exes
American and British speakers say exes in essentially the same way: /ˈɛksɪz/ in the US and /ˈɛksɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: EK-siz.
What does exes mean?
- plural of ex How to pronounce ex
- third-person singular simple present indicative of ex How to pronounce ex
- The number six.
- Odds of six to one.
Questions about saying exes
How do you pronounce exes?
Say EK-siz. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛksɪz/. In British English it is /ˈɛksɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in exes?
Exes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EK). Broken into parts: EK · siz.
Do Americans and Brits say exes the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛksɪz/ and the British form is /ˈɛksɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.