How to pronounce fixed
Say it like FIKST. Fixed is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
VoiceSpeed
US American/fɪkst/FIKST
UK British/fɪkst/FIKST
- FIKST
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fixed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FIKSTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of fixed
American and British speakers say fixed in essentially the same way: /fɪkst/ in the US and /fɪkst/ in the UK.
British respelling: FIKST.
What does fixed mean?
adjective
- (of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
- fixed and unmoving“with eyes set in a fixed glassy stare”“his bearded face already has a set hollow look”
- securely placed or fastened or set“a fixed piece of wood”“a fixed resistor”
Words that rhyme with fixed
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of fixed.
Questions about saying fixed
How do you pronounce fixed?
Say FIKST. The American pronunciation is /fɪkst/. In British English it is /fɪkst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fixed?
Fixed is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: FIKST.
Do Americans and Brits say fixed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /fɪkst/ and the British form is /fɪkst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.