How to pronounce foxes
Say it like FOK-suz. Foxes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOK).
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- FOK
- suz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Foxes pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FOKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- suzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of foxes
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: FOK-suz.
What does foxes mean?
- plural of fox How to pronounce fox
- third-person singular simple present indicative of fox How to pronounce fox
Words that sound like foxes
- fox's
Questions about saying foxes
How do you pronounce foxes?
Say FOK-suz. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɑksəz/. In British English it is /ˈfɒksəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in foxes?
Foxes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOK). Broken into parts: FOK · suz.
Is foxes pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈfɒksəz/ (FOK-suz).
What words sound the same as foxes?
Foxes sounds the same as fox's in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.