How to Pronounce Boxed

To pronounce "boxed", say BOX-ed — 2 syllables, IPA /bɒkst/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/bɒkst/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “boxed”

"boxed" has 2 syllables: box-ed. It rhymes with flummoxed and foxed, if that helps it stick.

What does boxed mean?

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.

verb

  1. To strike with the fists; to punch.

    “Leave this place before I box you!”

  2. To fight against (a person) in a boxing match.

adjective

  1. Packed into a box or boxes.

    “The books are boxed, ready for shipping.”

  2. In bridge and other card games if the cards in a pack are reversed face-up and face-down then the pack is said to be boxed.

Synonyms

box upcaseemboxencasepackpack uppackageboxed uppackagedpacked

Antonyms

unboxuncaseunpack

Words that rhyme with boxed

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

flummoxedfoxedcoxedoutfoxed

Related words

enclosedborderedboxed-inpackagedstore-boughtcannedintelmentored

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "boxed"?▾

"Boxed" has 2 syllables: box · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "boxed"?▾

The IPA transcription of "boxed" is /bɒkst/.

What does "boxed" mean?▾

Boxed: To place inside a box; to pack in one or more boxes.

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