How to pronounce urbex
Say it like UR-beks. Urbex has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UR).
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- UR
- beks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Urbex pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- URSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- beksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of urbex
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: UR-beks.
What does urbex mean?
- The exploration of man-made environments, especially urban structures that are abandoned or off-limits; urban exploration.
Where does urbex come from?
Syllabic abbreviation of urban exploration.
Questions about saying urbex
How do you pronounce urbex?
Say UR-beks. The American pronunciation is /ˈɝbɛks/. In British English it is /ˈɜːbɛks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in urbex?
Urbex has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UR). Broken into parts: UR · beks.
Is urbex pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈɜːbɛks/ (UR-beks).