How to pronounce faux
Say it like FOH. Faux is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
- FOH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tip: The x is silent. Faux sounds exactly like foe.
Faux pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of faux
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: FOH.
Other ways to say faux
Faux also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- FAWKS /fɔks/
What does faux mean?
Where does faux come from?
Unadapted borrowing from French faux.
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Words that rhyme with faux
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of faux.
Words that sound like faux
Questions about saying faux
How do you pronounce faux?
Say FOH. The American pronunciation is /foʊ/. In British English it is /fəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in faux?
Faux is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: FOH.
Is faux pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /fəʊ/ (FOH).
What words sound the same as faux?
Faux sounds the same as foe, pho in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.