How to pronounce foxtrot
Say it like FOK-strot. Foxtrot has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOK).
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US American/ˈfɑkstrɑt/FOK-strot
UK British/ˈfɒkstrɒt/FOK-strot
- FOK
- strot
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Foxtrot 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.
- strotKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of foxtrot
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: FOK-strot.
What does foxtrot mean?
noun
- A ballroom dance with a slow-slow-quick-quick rhythm.
- A pace with short steps, as in changing from trotting to walking.
- Alternative letter-case form of Foxtrot from the NATO/ICAO Phonetic Alphabet.
- To dance the foxtrot.
Where does foxtrot come from?
From fox + trot.
Questions about saying foxtrot
How do you pronounce foxtrot?
Say FOK-strot. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɑkstrɑt/. In British English it is /ˈfɒkstrɒt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in foxtrot?
Foxtrot has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOK). Broken into parts: FOK · strot.
Is foxtrot 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 /ˈfɒkstrɒt/ (FOK-strot).