How to pronounce vertex
Say it like VUR-teks. Vertex has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VUR).
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- VUR
- teks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vertex pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- teksGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of vertex
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: VUR-teks.
What does vertex mean?
- The highest point, top or apex of something.“The mountain’s vertex was covered in snow.”
- The highest surface on the skull; the crown of the head.
- The common point of the two rays that form an angle.
Where does vertex come from?
Late Middle English, borrowed from Latin vertex (“whirl, eddy; top, crown, peak, summit”).
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying vertex
How do you pronounce vertex?
Say VUR-teks. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɝˌtɛks/. In British English it is /ˈvɜːˌtɛks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vertex?
Vertex has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VUR). Broken into parts: VUR · teks.
Is vertex 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 /ˈvɜːˌtɛks/ (VUR-teks).