How to Pronounce “Rolex”
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- British (UK)
- /ˈɹəʊlɛks/
What “Rolex” means
noun — A luxury wristwatch produced by the brand Rolex SA.
Pronunciation Notes
Where the stress falls. “Rolex” has 2 syllables, and the transcription /ˈɹəʊlɛks/ 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.
An unstressed vowel reduces to schwa. /ˈɹəʊlɛks/ contains a schwa /ə/ — the short, neutral “uh” that English unstressed syllables collapse into. Saying /ə/ there, instead of the vowel the spelling suggests, is most of what makes the word sound native.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "Rolex" mean?
Rolex (noun): A luxury wristwatch produced by the brand Rolex SA.
Which syllable is stressed in "Rolex"?
“Rolex” has 2 syllables, and the transcription /ˈɹəʊlɛks/ 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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