How to pronounce hex
Say it like HEKS. Hex is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- HEKS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hex pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HEKSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of hex
American and British speakers say hex in essentially the same way: /hɛks/ in the US and /hɛks/ in the UK.
British respelling: HEKS.
What does hex mean?
- An evil spell or curse.
- A witch.
- A spell (now rare but still found in compounds such as hex sign and hexcraft).
- A modified game file.
- To cast a spell on (specifically an evil spell), to bewitch.
Where does hex come from?
First attested about 1830, from Pennsylvania German hexe (“to practice witchcraft”), from German hexen (compare Hexe (“witch”)).
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with hex
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Questions about saying hex
How do you pronounce hex?
Say HEKS. The American pronunciation is /hɛks/. In British English it is /hɛks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hex?
Hex is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: HEKS.
Do Americans and Brits say hex the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /hɛks/ and the British form is /hɛks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.