How to pronounce hexafoos
Say it like HEK-suh-foos. Hexafoos has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEK).
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- HEK
- suh
- foos
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hexafoos pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- foosGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of hexafoos
American and British speakers say hexafoos in essentially the same way: /ˈhɛksəˌfus/ in the US and /ˈhɛksəˌfuːs/ in the UK.
British respelling: HEK-suh-foos.
What does hexafoos mean?
- A hex sign on Pennsylvanian barns to scare away evil spirits or simply for decoration.
Where does hexafoos come from?
Borrowed from Pennsylvania German Hexefuss, literally "witch foot".
Questions about saying hexafoos
How do you pronounce hexafoos?
Say HEK-suh-foos. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɛksəˌfus/. In British English it is /ˈhɛksəˌfuːs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hexafoos?
Hexafoos has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEK). Broken into parts: HEK · suh · foos.
Do Americans and Brits say hexafoos the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhɛksəˌfus/ and the British form is /ˈhɛksəˌfuːs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.