How to Pronounce “efflux”
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- American (US)
- /ˈɛflʌks/
- British (UK)
- /ˈɛflʌks/
What “efflux” means
noun — The process of flowing out.
Example: We all age through the efflux of time.
Pronunciation Notes
Where the stress falls. “efflux” has 2 syllables, and the transcription /ˈɛflʌks/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the first one — so the first syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "efflux" mean?
efflux (noun): The process of flowing out. For example — We all age through the efflux of time.
How do you pronounce "efflux" in American vs British English?
Both accents use the same sequence of phonemes for "efflux", /ˈɛflʌks/, so the difference you hear is in how the vowels are coloured rather than in which sounds are used. Play both on this page to compare.
What is the IPA transcription of "efflux"?
/ˈɛflʌks/ in American English, /ˈɛflʌks/ in British English.
Which syllable is stressed in "efflux"?
“efflux” has 2 syllables, and the transcription /ˈɛflʌks/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the first one — so the first syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.
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