How to pronounce mex
Say it like MEKS. Mex is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- MEKS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mex pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MEKSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of mex
American and British speakers say mex in essentially the same way: /mɛks/ in the US and /mɛks/ in the UK.
British respelling: MEKS.
What does mex mean?
- The mex of a subset of a well-ordered set is the smallest value from the whole set that does not belong to the subset.
Where does mex come from?
Shortening of minimum excluded value.
Words that rhyme with mex
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mex.
Questions about saying mex
How do you pronounce mex?
Say MEKS. The American pronunciation is /mɛks/. In British English it is /mɛks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mex?
Mex is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: MEKS.
Do Americans and Brits say mex the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /mɛks/ and the British form is /mɛks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.