How to pronounce flux
Say it like FLUHKS. Flux is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- FLUHKS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Flux pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FLUHKSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of flux
American and British speakers say flux in essentially the same way: /flʌks/ in the US and /flʌks/ in the UK.
British respelling: FLUHKS.
What does flux mean?
- the rate of flow of energy or particles across a given surface
- a flow or discharge
- a substance added to molten metals to bond with impurities that can then be readily removed
- move or progress freely as if in a stream“The crowd flowed out of the stadium”
- become liquid or fluid when heated“the frozen fat liquefied”
- mix together different elements“The colors blend well”
Where does flux come from?
From Old French flux, from Latin fluxus (“flow”).
Words that rhyme with flux
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of flux.
Questions about saying flux
How do you pronounce flux?
Say FLUHKS. The American pronunciation is /flʌks/. In British English it is /flʌks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in flux?
Flux is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: FLUHKS.
Do Americans and Brits say flux the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /flʌks/ and the British form is /flʌks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.