How to pronounce flexuous
Say it like FLEK-shuh-wus. Flexuous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLEK).
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- FLEK
- shuh
- wus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Flexuous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FLEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- shuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- wusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of flexuous
American and British speakers say flexuous in essentially the same way: /ˈflɛkʃəwəs/ in the US and /ˈflɛkʃəwəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: FLEK-shuh-wus.
What does flexuous mean?
- winding from side to side; sinuous
Where does flexuous come from?
From Latin flexuosus, from flexus (“bend”), from flectere (“bend”).
Questions about saying flexuous
How do you pronounce flexuous?
Say FLEK-shuh-wus. The American pronunciation is /ˈflɛkʃəwəs/. In British English it is /ˈflɛkʃəwəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in flexuous?
Flexuous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLEK). Broken into parts: FLEK · shuh · wus.
Do Americans and Brits say flexuous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈflɛkʃəwəs/ and the British form is /ˈflɛkʃəwəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.