How to pronounce spadix
Say it like SPAY-diks. Spadix has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPAY).
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- SPAY
- diks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spadix pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPAYSay 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 spadix
American and British speakers say spadix in essentially the same way: /ˈspeɪdɪks/ in the US and /ˈspeɪdɪks/ in the UK.
British respelling: SPAY-diks.
What does spadix mean?
- A fleshy spike (inflorescence) with reduced flowers, usually enclosed by a spathe, characteristic of aroids.
- A male sexual organ of certain cephalopods and hydrozoans (especially the nautilus), used to transfer sperm.
Words that rhyme with spadix
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of spadix.
Questions about saying spadix
How do you pronounce spadix?
Say SPAY-diks. The American pronunciation is /ˈspeɪdɪks/. In British English it is /ˈspeɪdɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spadix?
Spadix has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPAY). Broken into parts: SPAY · diks.
Do Americans and Brits say spadix the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈspeɪdɪks/ and the British form is /ˈspeɪdɪks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.