Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

perspex

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.25 in modern English

Syllables: per-spex
IPA

18

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

2

Syllables

5

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Uncountable

noun

Any tough, transparent plastic that is used instead of glass for windows.

British usage; Uncountable

Etymology

From the proprietary name Perspex.

Usage

Uncountable
British usage

Synonyms

lucite

Questions

What does perspex mean?: Plexiglas
Where does perspex come from?: From the proprietary name Perspex.

How to pronounce perspex

Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “perspex”.
Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “perspex”.
Repeat and practice — Say “perspex” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.