How to pronounce outfox
Say it like owt-FOKS. Outfox has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FOKS).
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- owt
- FOKS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Outfox pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- owtKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- FOKSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of outfox
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: owt-FOKS.
What does outfox mean?
- To beat (someone) in a competition of wits with superior cleverness or cunning; to outsmart.
Where does outfox come from?
From out- + fox.
Words that rhyme with outfox
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of outfox.
Questions about saying outfox
How do you pronounce outfox?
Say owt-FOKS. The American pronunciation is /aʊtˈfɑks/. In British English it is /ˌaʊtˈfɒks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in outfox?
Outfox has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FOKS). Broken into parts: owt · FOKS.
Is outfox 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 /ˌaʊtˈfɒks/ (owt-FOKS).