How to Pronounce Box

To pronounce "box", say BOX — one syllable, IPA /bɒks/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/bɒks/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “box”

"box" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with paradox and faux, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: boxx — easy to mix up when writing.

What does box mean?

noun

  1. Senses relating to a three-dimensional object or space.
  2. Senses relating to a two-dimensional object or space

verb

  1. To place inside a box; to pack in one or more boxes.
  2. Usually followed by in: to surround and enclose in a way that restricts movement; to corner, to hem in.

Synonyms

computermachineTVtellytubeboxfullogecasebox upembox

Antonyms

unboxuncaseunpack

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Words that rhyme with box

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

paradoxfauxunorthodoxequinoxflummoxfoxcoxlockspoxrocksbalkslox

Related words

packagelogecornerboxwoodbinchesttoolboxshoebox

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "box"?▾

"Box" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "box"?▾

The IPA transcription of "box" is /bɒks/.

What does "box" mean?▾

Box: Senses relating to a three-dimensional object or space.

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