How to pronounce phylaxis
Say it like fuh-LAK-sis. Phylaxis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAK).
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- fuh
- LAK
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Phylaxis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- sisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of phylaxis
American and British speakers say phylaxis in essentially the same way: /fəˈlæksɪs/ in the US and /fɪˈlæksɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: fih-LAK-sis.
What does phylaxis mean?
- Protection against infectious disease.
Words that rhyme with phylaxis
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of phylaxis.
Questions about saying phylaxis
How do you pronounce phylaxis?
Say fuh-LAK-sis. The American pronunciation is /fəˈlæksɪs/. In British English it is /fɪˈlæksɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in phylaxis?
Phylaxis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAK). Broken into parts: fuh · LAK · sis.
Do Americans and Brits say phylaxis the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /fəˈlæksɪs/ and the British form is /fɪˈlæksɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.