How to pronounce pyxis
Say it like PIK-sis. Pyxis has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIK).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce pyxis. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- PIK
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pyxis 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.
- sisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of pyxis
American and British speakers say pyxis in essentially the same way: /ˈpɪksɪs/ in the US and /ˈpɪksɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: PIK-sis.
What does pyxis mean?
- A small box.
- A capsule in which the lid separates from the top of the fruit to release the seeds.
- A nautical compass.
Where does pyxis come from?
From Latin pyxis (“small box”).
Questions about saying pyxis
How do you pronounce pyxis?
Say PIK-sis. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɪksɪs/. In British English it is /ˈpɪksɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pyxis?
Pyxis has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIK). Broken into parts: PIK · sis.
Do Americans and Brits say pyxis the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɪksɪs/ and the British form is /ˈpɪksɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.