How to pronounce coxa
Say it like KAHK-suh. Coxa has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAHK).
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- KAHK
- suh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coxa pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KAHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of coxa
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KOK-suh.
What does coxa mean?
- The basal segment of a limb of various arthropods (insects and spiders, for example).
Where does coxa come from?
Learned borrowing from Latin coxa, from Proto-Italic *koksā, from Proto-Indo-European *kóḱseh₂, from *koḱs- (“joint, limb”) + *-eh₂.
Questions about saying coxa
How do you pronounce coxa?
Say KAHK-suh. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑksə/. In British English it is /ˈkɒksə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coxa?
Coxa has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAHK). Broken into parts: KAHK · suh.
Is coxa 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 /ˈkɒksə/ (KOK-suh).