How to pronounce pix
Say it like PIKS. Pix is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- PIKS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pix pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PIKSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of pix
American and British speakers say pix in essentially the same way: /pɪks/ in the US and /pɪks/ in the UK.
British respelling: PIKS.
What does pix mean?
- plural of pic (“picture”) How to pronounce pic
- Motion pictures; movies.
Where does pix come from?
Abbreviation of pictures, first used in Variety in 1916, along with other similar words that the magazine calls slanguage.
Words that rhyme with pix
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pix.
Questions about saying pix
How do you pronounce pix?
Say PIKS. The American pronunciation is /pɪks/. In British English it is /pɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pix?
Pix is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: PIKS.
Do Americans and Brits say pix the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pɪks/ and the British form is /pɪks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.