How to pronounce hexes
Say it like HEK-siz. Hexes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEK).
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- HEK
- siz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hexes pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- sizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of hexes
American and British speakers say hexes in essentially the same way: /ˈhɛksɪz/ in the US and /ˈhɛksɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: HEK-siz.
What does hexes mean?
- plural of hex How to pronounce hex
- third-person singular simple present indicative of hex How to pronounce hex
Questions about saying hexes
How do you pronounce hexes?
Say HEK-siz. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɛksɪz/. In British English it is /ˈhɛksɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hexes?
Hexes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEK). Broken into parts: HEK · siz.
Do Americans and Brits say hexes the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhɛksɪz/ and the British form is /ˈhɛksɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.