How to pronounce outfoxing
Say it like owt-FOK-sing. Outfoxing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FOK).
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- owt
- FOK
- sing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Outfoxing 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.
- FOKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- singKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of outfoxing
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: owt-FOK-sing.
What does outfoxing mean?
- present participle and gerund of outfox How to pronounce outfox
Words that rhyme with outfoxing
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Questions about saying outfoxing
How do you pronounce outfoxing?
Say owt-FOK-sing. The American pronunciation is /aʊtˈfɑksɪŋ/. In British English it is /aʊtˈfɒksɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in outfoxing?
Outfoxing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FOK). Broken into parts: owt · FOK · sing.
Is outfoxing 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 /aʊtˈfɒksɪŋ/ (owt-FOK-sing).