How to pronounce tuxedos
Say it like tuk-SEE-dohz. Tuxedos has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEE).
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- tuk
- SEE
- dohz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tuxedos pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tukKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- dohzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of tuxedos
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: tuk-SEE-dohz.
What does tuxedos mean?
- plural of tuxedo How to pronounce tuxedo
Questions about saying tuxedos
How do you pronounce tuxedos?
Say tuk-SEE-dohz. The American pronunciation is /təkˈsiˌdoʊz/. In British English it is /təkˈsiːˌdəʊz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tuxedos?
Tuxedos has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEE). Broken into parts: tuk · SEE · dohz.
Is tuxedos 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 /təkˈsiːˌdəʊz/ (tuk-SEE-dohz).