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In that word, X has a Z sound.
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What nouns start with an x sound?
Although xenon, xylophone begin with an "x", the sound is a "z". The word x-ray begins with an "x" sound.
What is a word that begins with a x?
· x-ray · Xerox · xylophone
Does one use an or a before a word beginning with x?
In a dictionary, the pronunciation guide for the word "X-ray" is: eks ˌrā Notice what the first letter of the pronunciation is e, which is a vowel, thus a vowel sound is the first sound produced when anyone pronounces the word X-ray correctly. The letter x can begin with either a vowel sound or a consonant sound depending on the word. In certain words that begin with x, the initial sound of the x is actually a z sound: xylophone is: zīləˌfōn Therefore, a xylophone would be correct. Use the a if the x is pronounced as a consonant; use an if the x is pronounced as a vowel.
What words has the z sound but starts with an x?
xylophone
What are some nice words that begin with the letter X?
Xylophonic is a nice word. It describes a sound made by a xylophone.
What is a word that starts with a x?
A word that starts with X is a xylophone.
What is a kids word that starts with x?
xylophone
A word that starts with the letter x?
xylophone
An easy word starting with x?
xylophone
What word starts with an x?
Xylophone, x-ray and xenophobia.
What in the refrigerator starts with the letter x?
A xylophone - they sound better when cold
Why don't you pronounce the X in xylophone?
The pronunciation of words is determined by language rules and conventions. In English, the "x" in "xylophone" is not pronounced as a "ks" sound because it follows the rules of the letter combination "xy" which is typically pronounced as a "z" sound.
