How to pronounce onyx
Say it like ON-iks. Onyx has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ON).
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- ON
- iks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Onyx pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- iksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of onyx
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ON-iks.
What does onyx mean?
- A banded variety of chalcedony, a cryptocrystalline form of quartz.
- A jet-black color, named after the gemstone.
- Any of various lycaenid butterflies of the genus Horaga.
- Jet-black; often, glossily so.
Where does onyx come from?
From Middle English onix (c.
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Words that rhyme with onyx
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Questions about saying onyx
How do you pronounce onyx?
Say ON-iks. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑnɪks/. In British English it is /ˈɒnɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in onyx?
Onyx has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ON). Broken into parts: ON · iks.
Is onyx pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈɒnɪks/ (ON-iks).