How to pronounce box
box
/bɑːks/
1 syllable
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Box, sound by sound
| /b/as in bed | A voiced “b”. Do not turn it into “p” at the end of a word. |
| /ɑː/as in father | A deep, long “ah”; the tongue lies low and back. |
| /k/as in cat | With a light puff of air at the start of a word. |
| /s/as in see | Tongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air. |
In a sentence
You must on no condition open the box.
Questions and answers
How do you pronounce box?
Box is pronounced /bɑːks/ in American English.
How many syllables are in box?
Box has 1 syllable.