How to pronounce xeroxes
Say it like ZEER-ok-siz. Xeroxes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZEER).
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- ZEER
- ok
- siz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Xeroxes 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.
- okKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- sizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of xeroxes
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ZEER-ok-siz.
What does xeroxes mean?
- plural of xerox How to pronounce xerox
- third-person singular simple present indicative of xerox How to pronounce xerox
Questions about saying xeroxes
How do you pronounce xeroxes?
Say ZEER-ok-siz. The American pronunciation is /ˈzɪrɑksɪz/. In British English it is /ˈzɪərɒksɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in xeroxes?
Xeroxes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZEER). Broken into parts: ZEER · ok · siz.
Is xeroxes 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 /ˈzɪərɒksɪz/ (ZEER-ok-siz).