How to pronounce pyxides
Say it like PIK-sih-deez. Pyxides has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIK).
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- PIK
- sih
- deez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pyxides pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- deezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of pyxides
American and British speakers say pyxides in essentially the same way: /ˈpɪksɪdiz/ in the US and /ˈpɪksɪdiz/ in the UK.
British respelling: PIK-sih-deez.
What does pyxides mean?
- plural of pyxis How to pronounce pyxis
Questions about saying pyxides
How do you pronounce pyxides?
Say PIK-sih-deez. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɪksɪdiz/. In British English it is /ˈpɪksɪdiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pyxides?
Pyxides has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIK). Broken into parts: PIK · sih · deez.
Do Americans and Brits say pyxides the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɪksɪdiz/ and the British form is /ˈpɪksɪdiz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.