How to pronounce faxes
Say it like FAK-siz. Faxes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAK).
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- FAK
- siz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Faxes pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- sizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of faxes
American and British speakers say faxes in essentially the same way: /ˈfæksɪz/ in the US and /ˈfæksɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: FAK-siz.
What does faxes mean?
- plural of fax How to pronounce fax
- third-person singular simple present indicative of fax How to pronounce fax
Questions about saying faxes
How do you pronounce faxes?
Say FAK-siz. The American pronunciation is /ˈfæksɪz/. In British English it is /ˈfæksɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in faxes?
Faxes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAK). Broken into parts: FAK · siz.
Do Americans and Brits say faxes the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfæksɪz/ and the British form is /ˈfæksɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.