helix
HEE-liks
heeliks
/ˈhilɪks/ · 2 syllables
In Ingglish — phonetic English where every spelling always makes the same sound — the word “helix” is spelled “heeliks”. Here is how it sounds out, one sound at a time:
| Ingglish | h | ee | l | i | k | s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPA | /h/ | /i/ | /l/ | /ɪ/ | /k/ | /s/ |
English writes “helix” with
5 letters for 6 sounds. Ingglish writes it
“heeliks” — no silent letters, and the same spelling
always makes the same sound, so you can read it exactly as it looks.
Words that rhyme with “helix”
thankslooksmakessixsexweekstakesworksthinksrelax
“helix” — questions & answers
How do you pronounce “helix”?
“helix” is pronounced HEE-liks — IPA /ˈhilɪks/. In Ingglish phonetic spelling, where every spelling always makes the same sound, it is written “heeliks”.
How many syllables are in “helix”?
“helix” has 2 syllables: HEE-liks (the capitalized syllable is stressed).