How to pronounce boxy
Say it like BOK-see. Boxy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOK).
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- BOK
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Boxy 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.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of boxy
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: BOK-see.
What does boxy mean?
- Box-shaped, boxlike, or otherwise suggestive of boxes (with right angles or at least blunt profiles).
Where does boxy come from?
From box + -y.
Words that rhyme with boxy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of boxy.
Questions about saying boxy
How do you pronounce boxy?
Say BOK-see. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɑksi/. In British English it is /ˈbɒksi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in boxy?
Boxy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOK). Broken into parts: BOK · see.
Is boxy 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 /ˈbɒksi/ (BOK-see).