How to pronounce lexical
Say it like LEK-sih-kul. Lexical has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEK).
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- LEK
- sih
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lexical pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of lexical
American and British speakers say lexical in essentially the same way: /ˈlɛksɪkəl/ in the US and /ˈlɛksɪkəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: LEK-sih-kul.
What does lexical mean?
- Concerning the vocabulary, words, sentences or morphemes of a language.
- Concerning lexicography or a lexicon or dictionary.
- Denoting a content word as opposed to a function word.“a lexical verb”
Questions about saying lexical
How do you pronounce lexical?
Say LEK-sih-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɛksɪkəl/. In British English it is /ˈlɛksɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lexical?
Lexical has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEK). Broken into parts: LEK · sih · kul.
Do Americans and Brits say lexical the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɛksɪkəl/ and the British form is /ˈlɛksɪkəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.