How to pronounce hoax
Say it like HOHKS. Hoax is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/hoʊks/HOHKS
UK British/həʊks/HOHKS
- HOHKS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hoax pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HOHKSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of hoax
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: HOHKS.
What does hoax mean?
noun
- something intended to deceive; deliberate trickery intended to gain an advantage
- subject to a playful hoax or joke
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Words that rhyme with hoax
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Questions about saying hoax
How do you pronounce hoax?
Say HOHKS. The American pronunciation is /hoʊks/. In British English it is /həʊks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hoax?
Hoax is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: HOHKS.
Is hoax pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /həʊks/ (HOHKS).