How to Pronounce Lexemes

To pronounce "lexemes", say LEX-em-es — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈlɛksiːmz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈlɛksiːmz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “lexemes”

"lexemes" has 3 syllables: lex-em-es.

What does lexemes mean?

noun

  1. A unit of lexical meaning, roughly corresponding to the set of inflected forms taken by a single word.
  2. An individual instance of a continuous character sequence without spaces, used in lexical analysis (see token).

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "lexemes"?▾

"Lexemes" has 3 syllables: lex · em · es.

What is the IPA transcription of "lexemes"?▾

The IPA transcription of "lexemes" is /ˈlɛksiːmz/.

What does "lexemes" mean?▾

Lexemes: A unit of lexical meaning, roughly corresponding to the set of inflected forms taken by a single word.

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