How to Pronounce Lexis

To pronounce "lexis", say LEX-is — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈlɛksɪs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈlɛksɪs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “lexis”

"lexis" has 2 syllables: lex-is. It rhymes with nexus and plexus, if that helps it stick.

What does lexis mean?

noun

  1. The set of all words and phrases in a language; any unified subset of words from a particular language.
  2. (pedagogy, TEFL) Words, collocations, and common phrases in a language; vocabulary and word combinations.

Words that rhyme with lexis

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nexusplexusrhexistelexes

Related words

nexisvocabularylexiconlexicologylanguagelexicographysyntaxlexicalism

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "lexis"?▾

"Lexis" has 2 syllables: lex · is.

What is the IPA transcription of "lexis"?▾

The IPA transcription of "lexis" is /ˈlɛksɪs/.

What does "lexis" mean?▾

Lexis: The set of all words and phrases in a language; any unified subset of words from a particular language.

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