How to pronounce foxhound
Say it like FOKS-hownd. Foxhound has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOKS).
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- FOKS
- hownd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Foxhound 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.
- howndGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of foxhound
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: FOKS-hownd.
What does foxhound mean?
- Any of several medium-sized breeds of dog developed for hunting.
Where does foxhound come from?
From fox + hound.
Questions about saying foxhound
How do you pronounce foxhound?
Say FOKS-hownd. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɑksˌhaʊnd/. In British English it is /ˈfɒksˌhaʊnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in foxhound?
Foxhound has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOKS). Broken into parts: FOKS · hownd.
Is foxhound 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 /ˈfɒksˌhaʊnd/ (FOKS-hownd).