How to pronounce kylix
Say it like KY-liks. Kylix has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KY).
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- KY
- liks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kylix pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- liksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of kylix
American and British speakers say kylix in essentially the same way: /ˈkaɪlɪks/ in the US and /ˈkaɪlɪks/ in the UK.
British respelling: KY-liks.
What does kylix mean?
- An Ancient Greek drinking cup with a stem, two handles, and a broad, shallow body.“The dig team unearthed a kylix at the site in Bergama.”
Questions about saying kylix
How do you pronounce kylix?
Say KY-liks. The American pronunciation is /ˈkaɪlɪks/. In British English it is /ˈkaɪlɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kylix?
Kylix has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KY). Broken into parts: KY · liks.
Do Americans and Brits say kylix the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkaɪlɪks/ and the British form is /ˈkaɪlɪks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.