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# How to pronounce "amplex" in English

## Pronunciation & Phonetics

- **IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet)**: `/æmplɛks/`
- **Syllable Breakdown**: **am·plex**
- **Parts of Speech**: verb
- **VERB**: To engage in amplexus.
- **VERB**: To embrace.

## Real-Life Native Speaker Examples (1 Video Clips)

Listen to native speakers pronounce "amplex" in real conversation:

### Example 1
> "Things start out with pretty standard frog sex. The males grasps the female’s back, a position called amplexus. Egg laying is surprisingly acrobatic."
- **Jump to Video Timestamp**: [Watch on YouTube at 2:38](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gc6J59Hkc6M&t=158s)


## Related Words & Synonyms

- **Synonyms**: [amplect](https://sayitvid.com/pronounce/amplect)
- **Nearby Vocabulary**: [amalek](https://sayitvid.com/pronounce/amalek)

## Frequently Asked Questions

### How do you pronounce "amplex" correctly?
"amplex" is pronounced `/æmplɛks/`. Syllable breakdown: **am·plex**.

### What does "amplex" mean in context?
To engage in amplexus.

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