How to pronounce vortex
Say it like VOR-teks. Vortex has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VOR).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈvɔrtɛks/VOR-teks
UK British/ˈvɔːtɛks/VAW-teks
- VOR
- teks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vortex pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- teksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of vortex
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: VAW-teks.
What does vortex mean?
noun
- A whirlwind, whirlpool, or similarly moving matter in the form of a spiral or column.
- Anything that involves constant violent or chaotic activity around some centre.
- Anything that inevitably draws surrounding things into its current.
- To mix using a vortex mixer.
Where does vortex come from?
Learned borrowing from Latin vortex.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with vortex
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of vortex.
Questions about saying vortex
How do you pronounce vortex?
Say VOR-teks. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɔrtɛks/. In British English it is /ˈvɔːtɛks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vortex?
Vortex has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VOR). Broken into parts: VOR · teks.
Is vortex 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 /ˈvɔːtɛks/ (VAW-teks).