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How to Pronounce regex

ˈrɛdʒɛks
/ˈredʒɛks/ — REJ-eks
Correct /ˈredʒɛks/ — REJ-eks
Common Mistakes
ree-jexreg-ex
regex ˈrɛdʒɛks
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Origin & Etymology

Short for 'regular expression'. Pattern matching syntax.

Tips for Non-Native Speakers

For Chinese Speakers 中文

重音在 REJ，g 发 /dʒ/ 的音

For Japanese Speakers 日本語

REJに強勢。gは/dʒ/と発音

For Korean Speakers 한국어

REJ에 강세. g는 /dʒ/로 발음

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