How to pronounce lexie
Say it like LEK-see. Lexie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEK).
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- LEK
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lexie 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.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of lexie
American and British speakers say lexie in essentially the same way: /ˈlɛksi/ in the US and /ˈlɛksi/ in the UK.
British respelling: LEK-see.
What does lexie mean?
- A minimal unit of reading, such as a sentence or sentence fragment
Where does lexie come from?
From the French lexie, originating in the writings of Roland Barthes.
Questions about saying lexie
How do you pronounce lexie?
Say LEK-see. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɛksi/. In British English it is /ˈlɛksi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lexie?
Lexie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEK). Broken into parts: LEK · see.
Do Americans and Brits say lexie the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɛksi/ and the British form is /ˈlɛksi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.