How to pronounce lexis
Say it like LEK-sis. Lexis has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEK).
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- LEK
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lexis 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.
- sisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of lexis
American and British speakers say lexis in essentially the same way: /ˈlɛksɪs/ in the US and /ˈlɛksɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: LEK-sis.
What does lexis mean?
- The set of all words and phrases in a language; any unified subset of words from a particular language.
- Words, collocations, and common phrases in a language; vocabulary and word combinations.
- The vocabulary used by a writer.“In this broadsheet newspaper, the reporter uses a complicated and formal lexis which I find hard to understand.”
Questions about saying lexis
How do you pronounce lexis?
Say LEK-sis. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɛksɪs/. In British English it is /ˈlɛksɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lexis?
Lexis has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEK). Broken into parts: LEK · sis.
Do Americans and Brits say lexis the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɛksɪs/ and the British form is /ˈlɛksɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.