How to pronounce lex
Say it like LEKS. Lex is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- LEKS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lex pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LEKSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of lex
American and British speakers say lex in essentially the same way: /lɛks/ in the US and /lɛks/ in the UK.
British respelling: LEKS.
What does lex mean?
- To perform lexical analysis; to convert a character stream to a token stream as a preliminary to parsing.
- A specific inflected form of a word; compare lexeme.
- A Roman or Latin law (particularly in ancient Rome or in medieval Europe).
Where does lex come from?
Clipping of lexical (analysis).
Words that rhyme with lex
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lex.
Questions about saying lex
How do you pronounce lex?
Say LEKS. The American pronunciation is /lɛks/. In British English it is /lɛks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lex?
Lex is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: LEKS.
Do Americans and Brits say lex the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /lɛks/ and the British form is /lɛks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.