How to Pronounce Fix

To pronounce "fix", say FIX — one syllable, IPA /ˈfɪks/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/ˈfɪks/

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💡 Tip for remembering “fix”

"fix" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with nix and politics, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: fickes — easy to mix up when writing.

What does fix mean?

noun

  1. A repair or corrective action.

    “That plumber's fix is much better than the first one's.”

  2. A difficult situation; a quandary or dilemma; a predicament.

    “It rained before we repaired the roof, and were we in a fix!”

verb

  1. To pierce; now generally replaced by transfix.
  2. To attach; to affix; to hold in place or at a particular time.

    “A dab of chewing gum will fix your note to the bulletin board.”

Synonyms

joinput togetherunitedoctorrigpatchput to rightsrectify

Antonyms

changemove

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Words that rhyme with fix

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

nixpoliticsaffixtransfixmixdepictsintermixcrucifixkickstrickslickspix

Related words

fastenholesterilizesetdesexmuddlesituatemess

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "fix"?▾

"Fix" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "fix"?▾

The IPA transcription of "fix" is /ˈfɪks/.

What does "fix" mean?▾

Fix: A repair or corrective action.

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