How to pronounce necks
Say it like NEKS. Necks is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- NEKS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Necks pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NEKSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of necks
American and British speakers say necks in essentially the same way: /nɛks/ in the US and /nɛks/ in the UK.
British respelling: NEKS.
What does necks mean?
- plural of neck How to pronounce neck
- third-person singular simple present indicative of neck How to pronounce neck
Words that rhyme with necks
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of necks.
Words that sound like necks
Questions about saying necks
How do you pronounce necks?
Say NEKS. The American pronunciation is /nɛks/. In British English it is /nɛks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in necks?
Necks is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: NEKS.
Do Americans and Brits say necks the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /nɛks/ and the British form is /nɛks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as necks?
Necks sounds the same as next in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.