How to pronounce xeroxed
Say it like ZIR-okst. Xeroxed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZIR).
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US American/ˈzɪrɑkst/ZIR-okst
UK British/ˈzɪrɒkst/ZIR-okst
- ZIR
- okst
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Xeroxed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ZIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- okstKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of xeroxed
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ZIR-okst.
What does xeroxed mean?
verb
- simple past and past participle of xerox How to pronounce xerox
Questions about saying xeroxed
How do you pronounce xeroxed?
Say ZIR-okst. The American pronunciation is /ˈzɪrɑkst/. In British English it is /ˈzɪrɒkst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in xeroxed?
Xeroxed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZIR). Broken into parts: ZIR · okst.
Is xeroxed 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 /ˈzɪrɒkst/ (ZIR-okst).