How to pronounce fauxcest
Say it like FOH-sest. Fauxcest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOH).
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- FOH
- sest
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fauxcest 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.
- sestKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of fauxcest
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: FOH-sest.
What does fauxcest mean?
- A type of sexual roleplay where participants who are not actually related engage in fictional incestuous scenarios.
Where does fauxcest come from?
From faux (“fake”) + -cest (“incest”).
Questions about saying fauxcest
How do you pronounce fauxcest?
Say FOH-sest. The American pronunciation is /ˈfoʊsɛst/. In British English it is /ˈfəʊsɛst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fauxcest?
Fauxcest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOH). Broken into parts: FOH · sest.
Is fauxcest 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 /ˈfəʊsɛst/ (FOH-sest).