How to pronounce poxy
Say it like POK-see. Poxy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POK).
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- POK
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Poxy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- POKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of poxy
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: POK-see.
What does poxy mean?
- Suffering from pox.
- Sickening; unsatisfactory; generally bad.
Where does poxy come from?
From pox + -y.
Words that rhyme with poxy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of poxy.
Questions about saying poxy
How do you pronounce poxy?
Say POK-see. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑksi/. In British English it is /ˈpɒksi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in poxy?
Poxy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POK). Broken into parts: POK · see.
Is poxy 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 /ˈpɒksi/ (POK-see).