How To Pronounce Oxford
Oxford
In British English, Oxford is pronounced /ˈɒks.fəd/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˈɒks.fəʴd̚]. In American English, it is pronounced /ˈɑːks.fɚd/.
Oxford has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first syllable. The British and American pronunciations are different, so listen to both.
Slashes / / show the phonemic transcription, the sounds that change meaning. Square brackets [ ] show the phonetic transcription, with the finer detail of how the sounds are actually made.
Syllables, Stress And Endings
Syllables And Stress
Oxford has two syllables in British English, and the main stress is on the first syllable, shown in colour above. Its stress pattern is Oo, where O is the stressed syllable.
Questions About Oxford
How do you pronounce Oxford in British English?
In British English, Oxford is pronounced /ˈɒks.fəd/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˈɒks.fəʴd̚].
How do you pronounce Oxford in American English?
In American English, Oxford is pronounced /ˈɑːks.fɚd/.
How many syllables are in Oxford?
Oxford has two syllables, /ɒks/ + /fəd/.
Where is the stress in Oxford?
The main stress is on the first syllable, /ɒks/.
Do British and American English pronounce Oxford the same way?
No. British English has /ˈɒks.fəd/ and American English has /ˈɑːks.fɚd/.
Other Words With The Stress Pattern Oo
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