How to pronounce doxy
Say it like DOK-see. Doxy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOK).
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- DOK
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Doxy 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 doxy
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: DOK-see.
What does doxy mean?
- A defined opinion.
- A dachshund.
- An aggressive creature similar to a fairy.
Where does doxy come from?
From -doxy in orthodoxy, heterodoxy, etc.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with doxy
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Questions about saying doxy
How do you pronounce doxy?
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 doxy?
Doxy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOK). Broken into parts: DOK · see.
Is doxy 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).