How to Pronounce Spadix

To pronounce "spadix", say SPAD-ix — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈspeɪdɪks/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈspeɪdɪks/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “spadix”

"spadix" has 2 syllables: spad-ix. It rhymes with radix and paddocks, if that helps it stick.

What does spadix mean?

noun

  1. A fleshy spike (inflorescence) with reduced flowers, usually enclosed by a spathe, characteristic of aroids.
  2. A male sexual organ of certain cephalopods and hydrozoans (especially the nautilus), used to transfer sperm.

Words that rhyme with spadix

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

radixpaddocksradixeshaddocksshaddixaddicksmaddocksmaddoxmaddux

Related words

spathespathspicaspikespiculespathillafruitspikesquama

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "spadix"?▾

"Spadix" has 2 syllables: spad · ix.

What is the IPA transcription of "spadix"?▾

The IPA transcription of "spadix" is /ˈspeɪdɪks/.

What does "spadix" mean?▾

Spadix: A fleshy spike (inflorescence) with reduced flowers, usually enclosed by a spathe, characteristic of aroids.

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