How to pronounce werefox
Say it like WAIR-foks. Werefox has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAIR).
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- WAIR
- foks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Werefox pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WAIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- foksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of werefox
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: WAIR-foks.
What does werefox mean?
- A person who transforms into a fox or foxlike form.
Where does werefox come from?
From were- + fox.
Questions about saying werefox
How do you pronounce werefox?
Say WAIR-foks. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɛrfɑks/. In British English it is /ˈwɛəfɒks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in werefox?
Werefox has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAIR). Broken into parts: WAIR · foks.
Is werefox pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈwɛəfɒks/ (WAIR-foks).