How to pronounce tux
Say it like TUHKS. Tux is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- TUHKS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tux pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TUHKSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of tux
American and British speakers say tux in essentially the same way: /tʌks/ in the US and /tʌks/ in the UK.
British respelling: TUHKS.
What does tux mean?
- semiformal evening dress for men
Words that rhyme with tux
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tux.
Questions about saying tux
How do you pronounce tux?
Say TUHKS. The American pronunciation is /tʌks/. In British English it is /tʌks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tux?
Tux is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: TUHKS.
Do Americans and Brits say tux the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /tʌks/ and the British form is /tʌks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.