Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

alexa

/əlˈɛksə/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.52 in modern English

Syllables
alexa
IPA
/əlˈɛksə/
12
Scrabble Score
5
Letters
3
Syllables
4
Unique Chars

Meaning

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Etymology

* From Alex + -a. A feminine form of Alex. * A female given name, clipping of Alexandra.

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Questions

How do you pronounce alexa?
The recorded pronunciation is /əlˈɛksə/.
What does alexa mean?
A female given name from Ancient Greek.
Where does alexa come from?
* From Alex + -a. A feminine form of Alex. * A female given name, clipping of Alexandra.

How to pronounce alexa

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