How to Pronounce Xerox

To pronounce "xerox", say XER-ox — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈzɛ.ɹɒks/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/ˈzɛ.ɹɒks/

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💡 Tip for remembering “xerox

"xerox" has 2 syllables: xer-ox.

What does xerox mean?

noun

  1. A photocopy.

    Hand me that xerox, would you?

  2. A photocopier.

    The xerox broke down yesterday.

verb

  1. To make a paper copy or copies by means of a photocopier.

    I xeroxed the report for all the people at the meeting.

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "xerox"?

"Xerox" has 2 syllables: xer · ox.

What is the IPA transcription of "xerox"?

The IPA transcription of "xerox" is /ˈzɛ.ɹɒks/.

What does "xerox" mean?

Xerox: A photocopy.

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