How to pronounce murex
Say it like MYUU-er-eks. Murex has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MYUU).
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- MYUU
- er
- eks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Murex pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MYUUSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- eksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of murex
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MYUU-uh-eks.
What does murex mean?
- Any member of the genus Murex of marine gastropods.
Where does murex come from?
Borrowed from Latin murex.
Questions about saying murex
How do you pronounce murex?
Say MYUU-er-eks. The American pronunciation is /ˈmjʊɚɛks/. In British English it is /ˈmjʊəɛks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in murex?
Murex has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MYUU). Broken into parts: MYUU · er · eks.
Is murex pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈmjʊəɛks/ (MYUU-uh-eks).