How to pronounce spex
Say it like SPEKS. Spex is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SPEKS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spex pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPEKSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of spex
American and British speakers say spex in essentially the same way: /spɛks/ in the US and /spɛks/ in the UK.
British respelling: SPEKS.
What does spex mean?
- Dated form of specs (“spectacles”).
Words that rhyme with spex
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of spex.
Words that sound like spex
Questions about saying spex
How do you pronounce spex?
Say SPEKS. The American pronunciation is /spɛks/. In British English it is /spɛks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spex?
Spex is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SPEKS.
Do Americans and Brits say spex the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /spɛks/ and the British form is /spɛks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as spex?
Spex sounds the same as specs in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.