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Amex Pronunciation
Amex is pronounced A-meks, IPA /ˈæˌmɛks/.
A-meks
US /ˈæˌmɛks/
Syllables: A · meks (2 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
noun (proper): A short name for American Express, and for the former American Stock Exchange.
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Amex in a Sentence
- They do not take Amex at the market.
- Put it on the Amex and we will sort it out later.
- Her first job was at Amex in Brighton.
Common Mispronunciations of Amex
Not uh-MEKS
Telex and index hold their beat at the front, and this blend of two words does the same.
Not AY-meks
American opens on a weak uh, but the short name opens on the flat a of apple instead.
Tip: It is American plus Express, and Brighton's football ground carries the same sponsor's name.
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