How do you pronounce "helix"?

In American English: /ˈhiːlɪks/ (HEEL-iks). In British English: /hˈiːlɪks/ (H-eel). In Canadian English: /ˈhiːlɪks/ (HEEL-iks). In Australian English: /hˈiːlɪks/ (H-eel).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈhiːlɪks/ (HEEL-iks), while in British English it's /hˈiːlɪks/ (H-eel).

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helix

/ˈhiːlɪks/

HEEL-iks

Syllable Breakdown

hiːlhe·ɪkslix

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