How to Pronounce "vortex"
word
/ˈvɔɹtɛks/
VOR-teks
/vˈɔːtɛks/
VAW-teks
Definition
A vortex is a spinning, swirling mass of water, air, or other substance, like a whirlpool or a tornado. It can also be used figuratively to describe a situation that pulls things into it with strong force.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈvɔɹtɛks/
British English
/vˈɔːtɛks/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
VOR-teks
UK
VAW-teks
Listen in Context
The tornado spun like a powerful vortex.
A vortex formed in the water when she pulled the plug.
The plane was caught in a dangerous air vortex.
He got sucked into a vortex of stress at work.