How to pronounce tuxedo
Say it like tuhk-SEE-doh. Tuxedo has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEE).
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- tuhk
- SEE
- doh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tuxedo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tuhkGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- SEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- dohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of tuxedo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: tuk-SEE-doh.
What does tuxedo mean?
- A typically black formal jacket worn by men.“He wore a tuxedo for his sister's wedding.”
- The entire suit complementing and including this jacket.
Where does tuxedo come from?
From Tuxedo Park, New York, US, where the fashion is often said to have originated, the village in turn likely from an Eastern Algonquian language (Munsee), from Lenape, tucsedo or p'tuxseepu, ("crooked water" or "crooked river").
Words that rhyme with tuxedo
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Questions about saying tuxedo
How do you pronounce tuxedo?
Say tuhk-SEE-doh. The American pronunciation is /ˌtʌkˈsidoʊ/. In British English it is /tʌkˈsiːdəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tuxedo?
Tuxedo has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEE). Broken into parts: tuhk · SEE · doh.
Is tuxedo pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /tʌkˈsiːdəʊ/ (tuk-SEE-doh).