How to pronounce flex
Say it like FLEKS. Flex is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- FLEKS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Flex pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FLEKSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of flex
American and British speakers say flex in essentially the same way: /flɛks/ in the US and /flɛks/ in the UK.
British respelling: FLEKS.
What does flex mean?
- contract“flex a muscle”
- exhibit the strength of“The victorious army flexes its invincibility”
- form a curve“The stick does not bend”
- the act of flexing“he gave his biceps a flex to impress the ladies”
Where does flex come from?
From Latin flexus, past participle of flecto (“to bend”).
Words that rhyme with flex
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of flex.
Questions about saying flex
How do you pronounce flex?
Say FLEKS. The American pronunciation is /flɛks/. In British English it is /flɛks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in flex?
Flex is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: FLEKS.
Do Americans and Brits say flex the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /flɛks/ and the British form is /flɛks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.