How to Pronounce Fox

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

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Syllable

Letters

/fɒks/

IPA

"fox" 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: foxx — easy to mix up when writing.

noun

A red fox, small carnivore (Vulpes vulpes), related to dogs and wolves, with red or silver fur and a bushy tail.
“The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.”
Any of numerous species of small wild canids resembling the red fox. In the taxonomy they form the tribe Vulpini within the family Canidae, consisting of nine genera (see the Wikipedia article on the fox).

verb

To trick, fool or outwit (someone) by cunning or ingenuity.
To confuse or baffle (someone).
“This crossword puzzle has completely foxed me.”

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Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

How many syllables are in "fox"?▾

"Fox" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "fox"?▾

The IPA transcription of "fox" is /fɒks/.

What does "fox" mean?▾

Fox: A red fox, small carnivore (Vulpes vulpes), related to dogs and wolves, with red or silver fur and a bushy tail.

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