How to pronounce foxfire
Say it like FOKS-fire. Foxfire has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOKS).
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- FOKS
- fire
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Foxfire pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FOKSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- fireGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of foxfire
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: FOKS-fy.
What does foxfire mean?
- Bioluminescence created by some types of fungus, particularly those growing on rotting wood.
- Wood exhibiting fungal bioluminescence; torchwood.
Where does foxfire come from?
Possibly from fox + fire, though the semantic connection is unclear.
Questions about saying foxfire
How do you pronounce foxfire?
Say FOKS-fire. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɑksˌfaɪr/. In British English it is /ˈfɒksfaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in foxfire?
Foxfire has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOKS). Broken into parts: FOKS · fire.
Is foxfire 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 /ˈfɒksfaɪ/ (FOKS-fy).