Indexes pronunciation
Indexes has 3 syllables. The stress is on the first syllable, "ihn". Capital letters in the respelling show where the stress falls.
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Indexes syllables
Indexes has 3 syllables: IHN-dehk-sihz.
- IHNɪn
- dehkdɛk
- sihzsɪz
IN-dek-siz, three syllables, stress on the first. This is the plural of "index" in everyday use; "indices" (IN-dih-seez) is the alternative in maths and finance.
The -s ending adds a syllable, pronounced iz, because the base word ends in a hissing sound.
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Short i versus ee
The short i (as in sit) is shorter and more relaxed than ee. Many learners stretch it into ee, which changes the word.
Indexes in a sentence
- The book has two indexes, one for names and one for subjects.
- Stock indexes fell sharply after the announcement.
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- Final -s ending unclearUse the correct /s/, /z/ or /ɪz/ ending and keep it audible.
- Stress placed on the wrong syllableMake the correct syllable longer, clearer and more prominent.
- Final consonant devoicedKeep the vocal folds vibrating through voiced endings such as /b/, /d/, /g/ and /z/.
- /ɪ/ and /iː/ confusedMake /iː/ higher, tenser and usually longer than /ɪ/.
- /s/ and /z/ confusedContrast voiceless airflow for /s/ with vocal-cord vibration for /z/.
Questions
How do you pronounce indexes?
Indexes is pronounced /ˈɪn.dɛk.sɪz/, or IHN-dehk-sihz in plain letters. It has 3 syllables and the stress falls on the first syllable, "ihn".
How many syllables are in indexes?
3: IHN-dehk-sihz. The capital letters mark the stressed syllable.
How do you use indexes in a sentence?
The book has two indexes, one for names and one for subjects. Stock indexes fell sharply after the announcement.
How is the ending of indexes pronounced?
The -s ending adds a syllable, pronounced iz, because the base word ends in a hissing sound.
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