How to pronounce xerox
Say it like ZEER-oks. Xerox has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZEER).
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US American/ˈzɪrɑks/ZEER-oks
UK British/ˈzɛrɒks/ZER-oks
- ZEER
- oks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Xerox pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ZEERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- oksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of xerox
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ZER-oks.
What does xerox mean?
noun
- A xerograph (copy).“Hand me that xerox, would you?”
- A xerographer (machine).“The xerox broke down yesterday.”
- To make a copy using a xerographer.“I xeroxed the report for all the people at the meeting.”
Questions about saying xerox
How do you pronounce xerox?
Say ZEER-oks. The American pronunciation is /ˈzɪrɑks/. In British English it is /ˈzɛrɒks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in xerox?
Xerox has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZEER). Broken into parts: ZEER · oks.
Is xerox 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 /ˈzɛrɒks/ (ZER-oks).