How to pronounce narthex
Say it like NAR-theks. Narthex has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAR).
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US American/ˈnɑrθɛks/NAR-theks
UK British/ˈnɑːθɛks/NAH-theks
- NAR
- theks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Narthex pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- theksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of narthex
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: NAH-theks.
What does narthex mean?
noun
- A western vestibule leading to the nave in some Christian churches.
Questions about saying narthex
How do you pronounce narthex?
Say NAR-theks. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɑrθɛks/. In British English it is /ˈnɑːθɛks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in narthex?
Narthex has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAR). Broken into parts: NAR · theks.
Is narthex 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 /ˈnɑːθɛks/ (NAH-theks).