How to pronounce aux
Say it like OH. Aux is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- OH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aux pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of aux
American and British speakers say aux in essentially the same way: /oʊ/ in the US and /ɔːks/ in the UK.
British respelling: AWKS.
What does aux mean?
- The auxiliary audio connector of a sound system.“Hey, pass the aux. I'll play some music from my phone.”
Words that rhyme with aux
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of aux.
Words that sound like aux
Questions about saying aux
How do you pronounce aux?
Say OH. The American pronunciation is /oʊ/. In British English it is /ɔːks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aux?
Aux is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: OH.
Do Americans and Brits say aux the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /oʊ/ and the British form is /ɔːks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as aux?
Aux sounds the same as owe in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.