How to Pronounce Foxhole

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

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Syllables

7

Letters

FOXH-ol-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “foxhole”

"foxhole" has 3 syllables: foxh-ol-e. It rhymes with control and soul, if that helps it stick.

What does foxhole mean?

noun

  1. The burrow in the ground where a fox lives.
  2. A small pit dug into the ground as a shelter for protection against enemy fire.

verb

  1. To dig a military foxhole into, or convert into a foxhole by digging.
  2. To drive into a military foxhole.

Synonyms

dugoutfighting holespider hole

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Words that rhyme with foxhole

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

controlsoulstrollcajoleshoalconsoletrollholegoalextolpigeonholeroll

Related words

pittrenchingholetrenchditchpotholedumppeephole

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "foxhole"?▾

"Foxhole" has 3 syllables: foxh · ol · e.

What does "foxhole" mean?▾

Foxhole: The burrow in the ground where a fox lives.

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