To pronounce "codex", say COD-ex — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈkəʊdɛks/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈkəʊdɛks/
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"codex" has 2 syllables: cod-ex. It rhymes with codecs and codexes, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: codecs, codexes — easy to mix up when writing.
noun
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Codex" has 2 syllables: cod · ex.
The IPA transcription of "codex" is /ˈkəʊdɛks/.
Codex: An early manuscript book.
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