How to pronounce lexicons
Say it like LEK-sih-konz. Lexicons has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEK).
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- LEK
- sih
- konz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lexicons 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.
- konzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of lexicons
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: LEK-sih-konz.
What does lexicons mean?
- plural of lexicon How to pronounce lexicon
Questions about saying lexicons
How do you pronounce lexicons?
Say LEK-sih-konz. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɛksɪˌkɑnz/. In British English it is /ˈlɛksɪˌkɒnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lexicons?
Lexicons has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEK). Broken into parts: LEK · sih · konz.
Is lexicons pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈlɛksɪˌkɒnz/ (LEK-sih-konz).