How to Pronounce Ox

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

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Letters

/ˈɒks/

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💡 Tip for remembering “ox”

"ox" 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: ochs — easy to mix up when writing.

What does ox mean?

noun

  1. An adult castrated male of cattle (B. taurus).
  2. Any bovine animal (genus Bos). A neat, a beef.

Synonyms

bullocksteer

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Words that rhyme with ox

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

paradoxfauxunorthodoxequinoxflummoxfoxboxcoxlockspoxrocksbalks

Related words

muskbullsteerbullockcowcattlebovinebos

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ox"?▾

"Ox" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "ox"?▾

The IPA transcription of "ox" is /ˈɒks/.

What does "ox" mean?▾

Ox: An adult castrated male of cattle (B. taurus).

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