How to Pronounce Next

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

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Accent

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Syllable

Letters

/nɛkst/

IPA

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

Sounds exactly like: necks, nex — easy to mix up when writing.

noun

adjective

Nearest in place or position, having nothing similar intervening; adjoining.
Nearest in order, succession, or rank; immediately following (or sometimes preceding) in order.
“the next chapter; the next man I see; the next week; the Sunday next before Easter”

adverb

In a time, place, rank or sequence closest or following.
“It's the next best thing to ice cream.”
On the first subsequent occasion.
“Financial panic, earthquakes, oil spills, riots. What comes next?”

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Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

How many syllables are in "next"?▾

"Next" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "next"?▾

The IPA transcription of "next" is /nɛkst/.

What does "next" mean?▾

Next: The one that follows after this one.

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