Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

fedex

/fˈɛdˈɛks/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.41 in modern English

Syllables
fedex
IPA
/fˈɛdˈɛks/
16
Scrabble Score
5
Letters
2
Syllables
4
Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To send a package or letter by FedEx, or a competitor.

Transitive verb

verb

Alternative form of FedEx.

verb

Alternative form of FedEx.

Example Sentences

Etymology

Blend of federal + express; abbreviated from the company’s former name, Federal Express.

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Questions

How do you pronounce fedex?
The recorded pronunciation is /fˈɛdˈɛks/.
What does fedex mean?
FedEx Corporation, a package express company.
Where does fedex come from?
Blend of federal + express; abbreviated from the company’s former name, Federal Express.

How to pronounce fedex

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  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/fˈɛdˈɛks/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
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