To pronounce "dyslexic", say DYSLEX-ic — 2 syllables, IPA /dɪsˈlɛksɪk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"dyslexic" has 2 syllables: dyslex-ic. It rhymes with anorexic, if that helps it stick.
noun
adjective
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Dyslexic" has 2 syllables: dyslex · ic.
The IPA transcription of "dyslexic" is /dɪsˈlɛksɪk/.
Dyslexic: A person who has dyslexia.
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