How to Pronounce Convex

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈkɒnvɛks/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “convex”

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

What does convex mean?

noun

  1. Any convex body or surface.

adjective

  1. Curved or bowed outward like the outside of a bowl or sphere or circle
  2. (of a set in Euclidean space) arranged such that for any two points in the set, a straight line between the two points is contained within the set.

Antonyms

concave

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Words that rhyme with convex

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complexhexvertexannexsexmultiplexvexperplexeffectsnextsimplexflex

Related words

biconvexplanoconvexlenticularlentiformgibbousbulginggibbosehogged

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "convex"?▾

"Convex" has 2 syllables: conv · ex.

What is the IPA transcription of "convex"?▾

The IPA transcription of "convex" is /ˈkɒnvɛks/.

What does "convex" mean?▾

Convex: Any convex body or surface.

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