How to pronounce vortices
Say it like VOR-tih-seez. Vortices has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VOR).
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- VOR
- tih
- seez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vortices 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.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- seezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of vortices
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: VAW-tih-seez.
What does vortices mean?
- plural of vortex How to pronounce vortex
Questions about saying vortices
How do you pronounce vortices?
Say VOR-tih-seez. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɔrtɪsiz/. In British English it is /ˈvɔːtɪsiːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vortices?
Vortices has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VOR). Broken into parts: VOR · tih · seez.
Is vortices 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 /ˈvɔːtɪsiːz/ (VAW-tih-seez).