How to pronounce oxishly
Say it like OK-sish-lee. Oxishly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OK).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce oxishly. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- OK
- sish
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oxishly 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.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of oxishly
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: OK-sish-lee.
What does oxishly mean?
- In a manner like that of an ox.
Where does oxishly come from?
From oxish + -ly.
Questions about saying oxishly
How do you pronounce oxishly?
Say OK-sish-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑksɪʃli/. In British English it is /ˈɒksɪʃli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oxishly?
Oxishly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OK). Broken into parts: OK · sish · lee.
Is oxishly 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 /ˈɒksɪʃli/ (OK-sish-lee).