How to pronounce Oxford
Say it like OKS-ferd. Oxford has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OKS).
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US American/ˈɑksfɚd/OKS-ferd
UK British/ˈɒksfəd/OKS-fud
- OKS
- ferd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oxford pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OKSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ferdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of Oxford
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: OKS-fud.
What does Oxford mean?
noun
- a city in southern England to the northwest of London; site of Oxford University
- a university town in northern Mississippi; home of William Faulkner
- a university in England
Questions about saying Oxford
How do you pronounce Oxford?
Say OKS-ferd. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑksfɚd/. In British English it is /ˈɒksfəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Oxford?
Oxford has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OKS). Broken into parts: OKS · ferd.
Is Oxford pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈɒksfəd/ (OKS-fud).