How do you pronounce "apex"?

In American English: /ˈeɪˌpɛks/ (AY-pehks). In British English: /ˈeɪpɛks/ (AYP-ehks). In Canadian English: /ˈeɪˌpɛks/ (AY-pehks). In Australian English: /ˈeɪpɛks/ (AYP-ehks).

Is "apex" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈeɪˌpɛks/ (AY-pehks), while in British English it's /ˈeɪpɛks/ (AYP-ehks).

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apex

/ˈeɪˌpɛks/

AY-pehks

Syllable Breakdown

eɪap·pɛksex

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Last updated: 2026-02-12