How to pronounce hoaxes
Say it like HOHK-siz. Hoaxes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOHK).
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US American/ˈhoʊksɪz/HOHK-siz
UK British/ˈhəʊksɪz/HOHK-siz
- HOHK
- siz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hoaxes pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HOHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- sizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of hoaxes
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: HOHK-siz.
What does hoaxes mean?
noun
- plural of hoax How to pronounce hoax
- third-person singular simple present indicative of hoax How to pronounce hoax
Questions about saying hoaxes
How do you pronounce hoaxes?
Say HOHK-siz. The American pronunciation is /ˈhoʊksɪz/. In British English it is /ˈhəʊksɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hoaxes?
Hoaxes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOHK). Broken into parts: HOHK · siz.
Is hoaxes 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 /ˈhəʊksɪz/ (HOHK-siz).