How to Pronounce Apex

To pronounce "apex", say AP-ex — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈeɪˌpɛks/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

4

Letters

/ˈeɪˌpɛks/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “apex”

"apex" has 2 syllables: ap-ex. It rhymes with complex and hex, if that helps it stick.

What does apex mean?

noun

  1. Conical priest cap
  2. The highest or the greatest point of something.

    “the apex of the building”

Synonyms

peaksummittopacmeculminationheightpinnacle

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Words that rhyme with apex

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complexhexvertexannexsexmultiplexvexperplexeffectsconvexnextsimplex

Related words

vertexpeakacmezenithculminationapogeeinchapical

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "apex"?▾

"Apex" has 2 syllables: ap · ex.

What is the IPA transcription of "apex"?▾

The IPA transcription of "apex" is /ˈeɪˌpɛks/.

What does "apex" mean?▾

Apex: Conical priest cap

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