How to pronounce lox
Say it like LOKS. Lox is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/lɑks/LOKS
UK British/lɒks/LOKS
- LOKS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lox pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LOKSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of lox
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: LOKS.
What does lox mean?
noun
- Salmon that is cured in brine and then smoked at a low temperature so that the flesh remains uncooked.
- To supply with liquid oxygen.
Words that rhyme with lox
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Questions about saying lox
How do you pronounce lox?
Say LOKS. The American pronunciation is /lɑks/. In British English it is /lɒks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lox?
Lox is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: LOKS.
Is lox 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 /lɒks/ (LOKS).