How to pronounce obex
Say it like OH-beks. Obex has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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US American/ˈoʊˌbɛks/OH-beks
UK British/ˈəʊbɛks/OH-beks
- OH
- beks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Obex pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- beksGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of obex
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: OH-beks.
What does obex mean?
noun
- A small, crescentic fold of white matter that covers the inferior angle of the floor of the fourth ventricle.
Where does obex come from?
From Latin obex (“barrier, wall”).
Questions about saying obex
How do you pronounce obex?
Say OH-beks. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊˌbɛks/. In British English it is /ˈəʊbɛks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in obex?
Obex has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · beks.
Is obex pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈəʊbɛks/ (OH-beks).