How to pronounce radix
Say it like RAY-diks. Radix has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAY).
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- RAY
- diks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Radix pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- diksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of radix
American and British speakers say radix in essentially the same way: /ˈreɪdɪks/ in the US and /ˈreɪdɪks/ in the UK.
British respelling: RAY-diks.
What does radix mean?
- A root.
- The primitive root word or morpheme from which later versions derive; the etymon
- The number of distinct symbols used to represent numbers in a particular base, as ten for decimal.
Where does radix come from?
Learned borrowing from Latin rādīx (“a root”).
Questions about saying radix
How do you pronounce radix?
Say RAY-diks. The American pronunciation is /ˈreɪdɪks/. In British English it is /ˈreɪdɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in radix?
Radix has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAY). Broken into parts: RAY · diks.
Do Americans and Brits say radix the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈreɪdɪks/ and the British form is /ˈreɪdɪks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.