How to Pronounce "cortex"
word
ˈkɔɹtɛks
KOR-teks
kˈɔːtɛks
KAW-teks
Definition
The outer layer of an organ, especially the brain, or the outer part of a plant stem or root.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɔɹtɛks
British English
kˈɔːtɛks
Simplified Pronunciation
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Listen in Context
The cortex is the outer part of the brain.
Plants also have a cortex in their roots.
Scientists study the cortex to understand thinking.
Damage to the cerebral cortex can affect memory and behavior.