How to Pronounce Mirex

To pronounce "mirex", say MIR-ex — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

MIR-ex

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💡 Tip for remembering “mirex”

"mirex" has 2 syllables: mir-ex. It rhymes with hyrax and styrax, if that helps it stick.

What does mirex mean?

noun

  1. The pesticide and fire retardant perchloropentacyclodecane, which is a persistent organic pollutant.

Synonyms

dechloraneperchloropentacyclodecane

Words that rhyme with mirex

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

hyraxstyraxpyrexlyricscyrix

Related words

methoxychlormethoxyfenozidemurexoinmonochloromethanemurexidemethoxymethyldimethylimidazolemethoxycyclopentene

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "mirex"?▾

"Mirex" has 2 syllables: mir · ex.

What does "mirex" mean?▾

Mirex: The pesticide and fire retardant perchloropentacyclodecane, which is a persistent organic pollutant.

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