How to pronounce phlox
Say it like FLOKS. Phlox is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/flɑks/FLOKS
UK British/flɒks/FLOKS
- FLOKS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Phlox pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FLOKSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of phlox
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: FLOKS.
What does phlox mean?
noun
- Any flowering plant of the genus Phlox.
Words that rhyme with phlox
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Questions about saying phlox
How do you pronounce phlox?
Say FLOKS. The American pronunciation is /flɑks/. In British English it is /flɒks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in phlox?
Phlox is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: FLOKS.
Is phlox 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 /flɒks/ (FLOKS).