How to pronounce sphex
Say it like SFEKS. Sphex is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SFEKS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sphex pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SFEKSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of sphex
American and British speakers say sphex in essentially the same way: /sfɛks/ in the US and /sfɛks/ in the UK.
British respelling: SFEKS.
What does sphex mean?
- Any of the sand wasps of Sphex and allied genera.
Words that rhyme with sphex
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sphex.
Questions about saying sphex
How do you pronounce sphex?
Say SFEKS. The American pronunciation is /sfɛks/. In British English it is /sfɛks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sphex?
Sphex is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SFEKS.
Do Americans and Brits say sphex the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /sfɛks/ and the British form is /sfɛks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.