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