How to pronounce oryx
Say it like OR-iks. Oryx has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OR).
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US American/ˈɔrɪks/OR-iks
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- OR
- iks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oryx pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- iksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
What does oryx mean?
noun
- Any of several antelopes, of the genus Oryx, native to Africa, which have long, straight horns
Questions about saying oryx
How do you pronounce oryx?
Say OR-iks. The American pronunciation is /ˈɔrɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oryx?
Oryx has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OR). Broken into parts: OR · iks.