How do you pronounce "cortex"?

In American English: /ˈkɔrtɛks/ (KAWRT-ehks). In British English: /kˈɔːtɛks/ (K-awt). In Canadian English: /ˈkɔrtɛks/ (KAWRT-ehks). In Australian English: /kˈɔːtɛks/ (K-awt).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkɔrtɛks/ (KAWRT-ehks), while in British English it's /kˈɔːtɛks/ (K-awt).

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cortex

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/ˈkɔrtɛks/

KAWRT-ehks

Syllable Breakdown

kɔrtcor·ɛkstex

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