English pronunciation · Words Starting with F
Fox Pronunciation
Fox is pronounced FAHKS, IPA /ˈfɑks/.
FAHKS
US /ˈfɑks/ · UK /ˈfɒks/
Syllables: FAHKS (1 syllable)
noun: A wild animal of the dog family with a red coat and a bushy tail.
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Fox in a Sentence
- A fox crossed the lane in front of the car.
- The fox had been at the bins again.
- We hear a fox most nights in the autumn.
Common Mispronunciations of Fox
Not FOHKS
The vowel is short, which is what separates fox from folks.
Not FOK
The x carries two sounds at the close, k then s, and both have to be heard.
Tip: The plural is foxes, with a full extra beat, because the word already ends on an s sound.
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