How to pronounce smilax
Say it like SMY-laks. Smilax has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SMY).
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- SMY
- laks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Smilax pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SMYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- laksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of smilax
American and British speakers say smilax in essentially the same way: /ˈsmaɪlæks/ in the US and /ˈsmaɪlæks/ in the UK.
British respelling: SMY-laks.
What does smilax mean?
- Any member of the Smilax genus of greenbriers; usually vines.
Where does smilax come from?
From the genus name, translingual Smilax.
Questions about saying smilax
How do you pronounce smilax?
Say SMY-laks. The American pronunciation is /ˈsmaɪlæks/. In British English it is /ˈsmaɪlæks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in smilax?
Smilax has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SMY). Broken into parts: SMY · laks.
Do Americans and Brits say smilax the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsmaɪlæks/ and the British form is /ˈsmaɪlæks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.