How to Pronounce "ex"
word
/ˈɛks/
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/ˈɛks/
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Definition
An ex is a person you used to have a romantic relationship with, such as a former boyfriend, girlfriend, husband, or wife. It is an informal short form of 'ex-partner', 'ex-boyfriend', 'ex-wife', and similar expressions.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɛks/
British English
/ˈɛks/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
eks
UK
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Listen in Context
My ex lives in another city now.
She saw her ex at the supermarket.
I don't talk to my ex anymore.
Things got weird when my ex showed up at the party.