How to pronounce mpox
Say it like EM-poks. Mpox has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EM).
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- EM
- poks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mpox pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- poksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of mpox
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: EM-poks.
What does mpox mean?
- A viral disease, of primates and some other mammals, related to smallpox, caused by Orthopoxvirus monkeypox.
Where does mpox come from?
Clipping of monkeypox coined in 2022, chosen in order to discourage racist and stigmatizing interpretations of that word.
Questions about saying mpox
How do you pronounce mpox?
Say EM-poks. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛmpɑks/. In British English it is /ˈɛmpɒks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mpox?
Mpox has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EM). Broken into parts: EM · poks.
Is mpox 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 /ˈɛmpɒks/ (EM-poks).