How to pronounce plex
Say it like PLEKS. Plex is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- PLEKS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Plex pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PLEKSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of plex
American and British speakers say plex in essentially the same way: /plɛks/ in the US and /plɛks/ in the UK.
British respelling: PLEKS.
What does plex mean?
- A building, such as a duplex or triplex, with a number of apartments (typically two to four) that all open directly to the outside.
- A designated portion of a disk, usually set up to mirror some of the contents.
- A tree-like structure in which each child can have multiple parents.
Where does plex come from?
Ultimately from -plex, from Latin plectere
Words that rhyme with plex
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of plex.
Questions about saying plex
How do you pronounce plex?
Say PLEKS. The American pronunciation is /plɛks/. In British English it is /plɛks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in plex?
Plex is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: PLEKS.
Do Americans and Brits say plex the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /plɛks/ and the British form is /plɛks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.