How to pronounce moxie
Say it like MOK-see. Moxie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOK).
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- MOK
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Moxie pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MOKSay 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 moxie
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: MOK-see.
What does moxie mean?
- Nerve, spunk, strength of character.
- Verve.
- Wit, smarts, skill.
Where does moxie come from?
First recorded use in 1930.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with moxie
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Questions about saying moxie
How do you pronounce moxie?
Say MOK-see. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑksi/. In British English it is /ˈmɒksi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in moxie?
Moxie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOK). Broken into parts: MOK · see.
Is moxie 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 /ˈmɒksi/ (MOK-see).