How to pronounce faxlore
Say it like FAK-slor. Faxlore has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAK).
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US American/ˈfækslɔr/FAK-slor
UK British/ˈfækslɔː/FAK-slaw
- FAK
- slor
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Faxlore 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.
- slorKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of faxlore
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FAK-slaw.
What does faxlore mean?
noun
- A kind of folklore comprising humorous material and urban legends that are shared by fax machine.
Where does faxlore come from?
From fax + lore.
Questions about saying faxlore
How do you pronounce faxlore?
Say FAK-slor. The American pronunciation is /ˈfækslɔr/. In British English it is /ˈfækslɔː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in faxlore?
Faxlore has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAK). Broken into parts: FAK · slor.
Is faxlore pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈfækslɔː/ (FAK-slaw).