How to pronounce oxish
Say it like OK-sish. Oxish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OK).
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US American/ˈɑksɪʃ/OK-sish
UK British/ˈɒksɪʃ/OK-sish
- OK
- sish
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oxish pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- sishKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of oxish
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: OK-sish.
What does oxish mean?
adjective
- Resembling or characteristic of an ox.
Where does oxish come from?
From ox + -ish.
Questions about saying oxish
How do you pronounce oxish?
Say OK-sish. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑksɪʃ/. In British English it is /ˈɒksɪʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oxish?
Oxish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OK). Broken into parts: OK · sish.
Is oxish 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 /ˈɒksɪʃ/ (OK-sish).