How to pronounce senex
Say it like SEN-eks. Senex has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEN).
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- SEN
- eks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Senex pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of senex
American and British speakers say senex in essentially the same way: /ˈsɛnɛks/ in the US and /ˈsɛnɛks/ in the UK.
British respelling: SEN-eks.
What does senex mean?
- An older or old man, chiefly as a stock character.
Where does senex come from?
From Latin senex.
Questions about saying senex
How do you pronounce senex?
Say SEN-eks. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛnɛks/. In British English it is /ˈsɛnɛks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in senex?
Senex has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEN). Broken into parts: SEN · eks.
Do Americans and Brits say senex the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɛnɛks/ and the British form is /ˈsɛnɛks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.