How to Pronounce Buxom

To pronounce "buxom", say BUX-om — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈbʌksəm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈbʌksəm/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “buxom”

"buxom" has 2 syllables: bux-om. It rhymes with sixsome, if that helps it stick.

What does buxom mean?

adjective

  1. Pliant, obedient, tractable (to) (i.e. easily moved or bent, morally).
  2. Submissive, humble, meek (as subsense of 4).

Synonyms

big-breastedbosomybustychestycurvaceouscurvyfull-throatedround

Words that rhyme with buxom

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

sixsome

Related words

voluptuouscurvaceouszaftigshapelyembonpointplumpfatchubby

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "buxom"?▾

"Buxom" has 2 syllables: bux · om.

What is the IPA transcription of "buxom"?▾

The IPA transcription of "buxom" is /ˈbʌksəm/.

What does "buxom" mean?▾

Buxom: Pliant, obedient, tractable (to) (i.e. easily moved or bent, morally).

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