How to pronounce hyraxes
Say it like HY-rak-suz. Hyraxes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HY).
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- HY
- rak
- suz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hyraxes 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.
- rakKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- suzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of hyraxes
American and British speakers say hyraxes in essentially the same way: /ˈhaɪræksəz/ in the US and /ˈhaɪræksəz/ in the UK.
British respelling: HY-rak-suz.
What does hyraxes mean?
- plural of hyrax How to pronounce hyrax
Questions about saying hyraxes
How do you pronounce hyraxes?
Say HY-rak-suz. The American pronunciation is /ˈhaɪræksəz/. In British English it is /ˈhaɪræksəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hyraxes?
Hyraxes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HY). Broken into parts: HY · rak · suz.
Do Americans and Brits say hyraxes the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhaɪræksəz/ and the British form is /ˈhaɪræksəz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.