How to Pronounce "plexus"
word
ˈpɫɛksəs
PLEK-suhs
plˈɛksəs
plek-SUHS
Definition
A plexus is a network of nerves or blood vessels in the body that are grouped closely together.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɫɛksəs
British English
plˈɛksəs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PLEK-suhs
UK
plek-SUHS
Listen in Context
The brachial plexus controls movement in your arm.
Doctors check the solar plexus during a physical exam.
A plexus can be made of nerves or blood vessels.
When you get hit in the stomach, it's often the solar plexus that hurts the most.