How to pronounce tex
Say it like TEKS. Tex is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
VoiceSpeed
US American/tɛks/TEKS
UK British/tɛks/TEKS
- TEKS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tex pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TEKSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of tex
American and British speakers say tex in essentially the same way: /tɛks/ in the US and /tɛks/ in the UK.
British respelling: TEKS.
What does tex mean?
noun
- A milligram per meter, a unit of linear mass density for thread or fiber.
Words that rhyme with tex
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tex.
Questions about saying tex
How do you pronounce tex?
Say TEKS. The American pronunciation is /tɛks/. In British English it is /tɛks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tex?
Tex is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: TEKS.
Do Americans and Brits say tex the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /tɛks/ and the British form is /tɛks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.