How to pronounce boxered
Say it like BOK-serd. Boxered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOK).
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US American/ˈbɑksərd/BOK-serd
UK British/ˈbɒksəd/BOK-sud
- BOK
- serd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Boxered pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BOKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- serdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of boxered
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: BOK-sud.
What does boxered mean?
adjective
- Wearing a pair of boxer shorts.
Where does boxered come from?
From boxer + -ed.
Questions about saying boxered
How do you pronounce boxered?
Say BOK-serd. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɑksərd/. In British English it is /ˈbɒksəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in boxered?
Boxered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOK). Broken into parts: BOK · serd.
Is boxered pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈbɒksəd/ (BOK-sud).