How to pronounce foxy
Say it like FOK-see. Foxy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOK).
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- FOK
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Foxy 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.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of foxy
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: FOK-see.
What does foxy mean?
- The recreational drug 5-methoxy-dimethyltryptamine (5-MeO-DMT).
- Having the qualities of a fox.
- Cunning, sly.
- Attractive, sexy (of a woman).
Where does foxy come from?
From fox + -y. Compare Saterland Frisian fuksich (“foxy”), West Frisian foksich (“foxy”), Dutch vossig (“foxy”), German Low German vossig (“foxy”), German fuchsig (“foxy”).
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Words that rhyme with foxy
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Questions about saying foxy
How do you pronounce foxy?
Say FOK-see. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɑksi/. In British English it is /ˈfɒksi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in foxy?
Foxy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOK). Broken into parts: FOK · see.
Is foxy 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 /ˈfɒksi/ (FOK-see).