How to pronounce cox
Say it like KOKS. Cox is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
VoiceSpeed
US American/kɑks/KOKS
UK British/kɒks/KOKS
- KOKS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cox pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOKSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of cox
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KOKS.
What does cox mean?
noun
- either of two related enzymes that control the production of prostaglandins and are blocked by aspirin
- the helmsman of a ship's boat or a racing crew
- act as the coxswain, in a boat race
Where does cox come from?
Clipping of coxswain.
Words that rhyme with cox
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cox.
Words that sound like cox
Questions about saying cox
How do you pronounce cox?
Say KOKS. The American pronunciation is /kɑks/. In British English it is /kɒks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cox?
Cox is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KOKS.
Is cox 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 /kɒks/ (KOKS).
What words sound the same as cox?
Cox sounds the same as cocks in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.