How to pronounce oxfords
Say it like OKS-ferdz. Oxfords has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OKS).
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US American/ˈɑksfɚdz/OKS-ferdz
UK British/ˈɒksfədz/OKS-fudz
- OKS
- ferdz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oxfords 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.
- ferdzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of oxfords
- 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-fudz.
What does oxfords mean?
noun
- plural of oxford How to pronounce oxford
Questions about saying oxfords
How do you pronounce oxfords?
Say OKS-ferdz. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑksfɚdz/. In British English it is /ˈɒksfədz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oxfords?
Oxfords has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OKS). Broken into parts: OKS · ferdz.
Is oxfords 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 /ˈɒksfədz/ (OKS-fudz).