How to pronounce thorax
Say it like THOR-aks. Thorax has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THOR).
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US American/ˈθɔræks/THOR-aks
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- THOR
- aks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Thorax pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- THORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- aksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
What does thorax mean?
noun
- The region of the mammalian body between the neck and abdomen as well as the cavity containing the heart and lungs.
- The middle of three distinct divisions in an insect, crustacean or arachnid body to which the legs are attached.
Words that rhyme with thorax
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Questions about saying thorax
How do you pronounce thorax?
Say THOR-aks. The American pronunciation is /ˈθɔræks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in thorax?
Thorax has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THOR). Broken into parts: THOR · aks.