How to Pronounce Vortex

To pronounce "vortex", say VORT-ex — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈvɔɹtɛks/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/ˈvɔɹtɛks/

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💡 Tip for remembering “vortex”

"vortex" has 2 syllables: vort-ex. It rhymes with cortex and gore-tex, if that helps it stick.

What does vortex mean?

noun

  1. A whirlwind, whirlpool, or similarly moving matter in the form of a spiral or column.
  2. Anything that involves constant violent or chaotic activity around some centre.

    “2004: the consumer vortex that is East Hampton — The New Yorker, 30 August 2004, p.38”

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Words that rhyme with vortex

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cortexgore-tex

Related words

maelstromwhirlpoolswirlconvolutionwhirlwaveflurryshake

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "vortex"?▾

"Vortex" has 2 syllables: vort · ex.

What is the IPA transcription of "vortex"?▾

The IPA transcription of "vortex" is /ˈvɔɹtɛks/.

What does "vortex" mean?▾

Vortex: A whirlwind, whirlpool, or similarly moving matter in the form of a spiral or column.

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