How to pronounce redux
Say it like REE-duhks. Redux has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE).
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- REE
- duhks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Redux pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- REESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- duhksGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of redux
American and British speakers say redux in essentially the same way: /ˈriˌdʌks/ in the US and /ˈriːˌdʌks/ in the UK.
British respelling: REE-duhks.
What does redux mean?
- Of a topic, redone, restored, brought back, or revisited.“After an unusually cold August, September felt like summer redux as a heatwave sent temperatures soaring.”
- A theme or topic that is redone, restored, brought back, or revisited.
Where does redux come from?
From Latin redux (“that returns”), from redūcō (“to bring back”).
Questions about saying redux
How do you pronounce redux?
Say REE-duhks. The American pronunciation is /ˈriˌdʌks/. In British English it is /ˈriːˌdʌks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in redux?
Redux has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE). Broken into parts: REE · duhks.
Do Americans and Brits say redux the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈriˌdʌks/ and the British form is /ˈriːˌdʌks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.