How to pronounce hyrax
Say it like HY-raks. Hyrax has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HY).
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- HY
- raks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hyrax pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- raksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of hyrax
American and British speakers say hyrax in essentially the same way: /ˈhaɪræks/ in the US and /ˈhaɪræks/ in the UK.
British respelling: HY-raks.
What does hyrax mean?
- Any of several small, paenungulate herbivorous mammals of the family Procaviidae from the order Hyracoidea, with a bulky frame and fang-like incisors, native to Africa and the Middle East.
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Questions about saying hyrax
How do you pronounce hyrax?
Say HY-raks. The American pronunciation is /ˈhaɪræks/. In British English it is /ˈhaɪræks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hyrax?
Hyrax has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HY). Broken into parts: HY · raks.
Do Americans and Brits say hyrax the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhaɪræks/ and the British form is /ˈhaɪræks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.