How to pronounce box
Say it like BOKS. Box is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce box. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- BOKS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Box pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BOKSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of box
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: BOKS.
What does box mean?
- a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid“he rummaged through a box of spare parts”
- private area in a theater or grandstand where a small group can watch the performance“the royal box was empty”
- the quantity contained in a box“he gave her a box of chocolates”
- put into a box“box the gift, please”
- hit with the fist“I'll box your ears!”
- engage in a boxing match
Where does box come from?
(motor racing): Used since it is more distinct over the radio compared to pit.
Words that rhyme with box
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of box.
Questions about saying box
How do you pronounce box?
Say BOKS. The American pronunciation is /bɑks/. In British English it is /bɒks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in box?
Box is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: BOKS.
Is box pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /bɒks/ (BOKS).