How to pronounce foxboy
Say it like FAWKS-boy. Foxboy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAWKS).
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- FAWKS
- boy
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Foxboy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FAWKSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- boyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of foxboy
American and British speakers say foxboy in essentially the same way: /ˈfɔksˌbɔɪ/ in the US and /ˈfɔːksˌbɔɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: FAWKS-boy.
What does foxboy mean?
- A boy or man who wears a fox costume and plays the role of a fox.
- A male fictional character who has a fox's ears, tail, or other fox-like characteristics on an otherwise humanoid body.
Questions about saying foxboy
How do you pronounce foxboy?
Say FAWKS-boy. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɔksˌbɔɪ/. In British English it is /ˈfɔːksˌbɔɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in foxboy?
Foxboy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAWKS). Broken into parts: FAWKS · boy.
Do Americans and Brits say foxboy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfɔksˌbɔɪ/ and the British form is /ˈfɔːksˌbɔɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.