How to Pronounce Foxglove

To pronounce "foxglove", say FOXGL-ov-e — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

FOXGL-ov-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “foxglove”

"foxglove" has 3 syllables: foxgl-ov-e. It rhymes with love and shove, if that helps it stick.

What does foxglove mean?

noun

  1. Digitalis, a genus of about 20 species of herbaceous biennials native to the Old World, certain of which are prized for their showy flowers. The drug digitalis or digoxin was first isolated from the plant.

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Words that rhyme with foxglove

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loveshoveabovedoveglove

Related words

digitalisfox-gloveharebellgelsemiumfieldwortfothergilla

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "foxglove"?▾

"Foxglove" has 3 syllables: foxgl · ov · e.

What does "foxglove" mean?▾

Foxglove: Digitalis, a genus of about 20 species of herbaceous biennials native to the Old World, certain of which are prized for their showy flowers. The drug digitalis or digoxin was first isolated from the plant.

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