How to pronounce foci
Say it like FOH-ky. Foci has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOH).
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US American/ˈfoʊkaɪ/FOH-ky
UK British/ˈfəʊkaɪ/FOH-ky
- FOH
- ky
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Foci 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.
- kyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of foci
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: FOH-ky.
What does foci mean?
noun
- plural of focus How to pronounce focus
Questions about saying foci
How do you pronounce foci?
Say FOH-ky. The American pronunciation is /ˈfoʊkaɪ/. In British English it is /ˈfəʊkaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in foci?
Foci has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOH). Broken into parts: FOH · ky.
Is foci 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 /ˈfəʊkaɪ/ (FOH-ky).