How to pronounce vibex
Say it like VY-beks. Vibex has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VY).
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- VY
- beks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vibex pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- beksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of vibex
American and British speakers say vibex in essentially the same way: /ˈvaɪbɛks/ in the US and /ˈvaɪbɛks/ in the UK.
British respelling: VY-beks.
What does vibex mean?
- A narrow streak of subcutaneous extravasation of blood, often one of many in a patch of such streaks, which may be extensive.
Where does vibex come from?
Borrowed from Latin vībex (“the mark of a blow”).
Questions about saying vibex
How do you pronounce vibex?
Say VY-beks. The American pronunciation is /ˈvaɪbɛks/. In British English it is /ˈvaɪbɛks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vibex?
Vibex has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VY). Broken into parts: VY · beks.
Do Americans and Brits say vibex the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈvaɪbɛks/ and the British form is /ˈvaɪbɛks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.