How to pronounce wrecks
Say it like REKS. Wrecks is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- REKS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wrecks pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- REKSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of wrecks
American and British speakers say wrecks in essentially the same way: /rɛks/ in the US and /rɛks/ in the UK.
British respelling: REKS.
What does wrecks mean?
- plural of wreck How to pronounce wreck“Many wrecks can be found below the waters of the Caribbean.”
- third-person singular simple present indicative of wreck How to pronounce wreck“That guy wrecks his car every month.”
Words that rhyme with wrecks
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of wrecks.
Questions about saying wrecks
How do you pronounce wrecks?
Say REKS. The American pronunciation is /rɛks/. In British English it is /rɛks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wrecks?
Wrecks is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: REKS.
Do Americans and Brits say wrecks the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɛks/ and the British form is /rɛks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.