How to pronounce plexiglass
Say it like PLEK-sih-glas. Plexiglass has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLEK).
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US American/ˈplɛksɪˌɡlæs/PLEK-sih-glas
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- PLEK
- sih
- glas
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Plexiglass pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PLEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- glasGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
What does plexiglass mean?
noun
- polymethyl methacrylate (polymer of methyl methacrylate), a tough transparent plastic used sometimes in lieu of glass.
Where does plexiglass come from?
Borrowed from German Plexiglas, a trademark.
Questions about saying plexiglass
How do you pronounce plexiglass?
Say PLEK-sih-glas. The American pronunciation is /ˈplɛksɪˌɡlæs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in plexiglass?
Plexiglass has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLEK). Broken into parts: PLEK · sih · glas.