How to pronounce Rex
Say it like REKS. Rex is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
- REKS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rex pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- REKSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of Rex
American and British speakers say Rex in essentially the same way: /rɛks/ in the US and /rɛks/ in the UK.
British respelling: REKS.
What does Rex mean?
- A king, particularly in ancient Rome.
- An animal which has a genetic recessive variation that causes the guard hairs to be very short or fully lacking.
- To breed (an animal) to have this kind of hair.
Where does Rex come from?
Noun sense 2 originally referred to rabbits of the Belgian "castorrex" breed, so named because their fur was similar to that of beavers, and entered English around 1920.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- king
- male monarch
Words that rhyme with Rex
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Rex.
Words that sound like Rex
Questions about saying Rex
How do you pronounce Rex?
Say REKS. The American pronunciation is /rɛks/. In British English it is /rɛks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Rex?
Rex is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: REKS.
Do Americans and Brits say Rex the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɛks/ and the British form is /rɛks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as Rex?
Rex sounds the same as wrecks in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.