How to pronounce doxie
Say it like DOK-see. Doxie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOK).
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- DOK
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Doxie pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DOKSay 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 doxie
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: DOK-see.
What does doxie mean?
- Alternative form of doxy (“sweetheart or mistress”).
- Alternative form of doxy (“dachshund”).
Words that rhyme with doxie
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of doxie.
Questions about saying doxie
How do you pronounce doxie?
Say DOK-see. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɑksi/. In British English it is /ˈdɒksi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in doxie?
Doxie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOK). Broken into parts: DOK · see.
Is doxie 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 /ˈdɒksi/ (DOK-see).