How to pronounce kext
Say it like KEKST. Kext is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KEKST
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kext pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KEKSTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of kext
American and British speakers say kext in essentially the same way: /kɛkst/ in the US and /kɛkst/ in the UK.
British respelling: KEKST.
What does kext mean?
- A loadable extension to the kernel of the macOS operating system.
Where does kext come from?
Abbreviation of kernel extension.
Words that rhyme with kext
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of kext.
Questions about saying kext
How do you pronounce kext?
Say KEKST. The American pronunciation is /kɛkst/. In British English it is /kɛkst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kext?
Kext is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KEKST.
Do Americans and Brits say kext the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kɛkst/ and the British form is /kɛkst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.