Learn How to Pronounce faux
Not sure how to say a word? Try the Promova pronunciation tool for free and learn how to pronounce anything in English correctly. Discover over 100,000 words and easily learn English pronunciation online!
Find your word:
Find how to pronounce a word and practice it in our free word pronouncer for English learners!
How to pronounce:
faux
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈfɒks
Examples:
The man tries to fake them out with fabulous faux.
The congressman protested the faux reporting.
He owns a faux jewelry shop.
Learn more about:faux
Related Words:
How to perfect your pronunciation of: faux
Learn Individual Sounds
Break faux down into individual sounds such as ˈfɒks. Practice these parts before you learn to say the whole word.
Copy Others
Use the tools above to find out how different people say faux in their accents, then try to repeat after them.
Pick an Accent
Avoid mixing word pronunciations. If you’re learning American English, stick to it and try not to confuse yourself with British pronunciation.
Record Yourself
Say faux in the pronunciation tool as many times as it takes before you get it right. Record yourself saying different sentences with faux.
Get a Native Tutor
Improve your pronunciation with native speakers! Practice with American, British, and Australian teachers on Promova.
Common mistakes of faux pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Many people pronounce "faux" as /fɔː/ instead of the correct /foʊ/ in US English or /fəʊ/ in UK English. Tip: Focus on the "o" sound, making it more rounded.
- Ignoring the silent letters: Some learners pronounce "faux" as /fɔːks/, mistakenly vocalizing the "x". Tip: Remember that "x" is silent in "faux"; just say /foʊ/ or /fəʊ/.
- Overemphasizing the "f" sound: A common mistake is to stress the "f" too heavily, saying /ˈfɔː/ instead of the correct /foʊ/. Tip: Keep the "f" light and smooth to achieve the right flow.
- Confusing with similar words: Learners might confuse "faux" with "foe" or "faux pas." While "faux" is pronounced /foʊ/, "foe" is also /foʊ/, but "faux pas" includes the silent "x." Tip: Practice each word separately to avoid mix-ups.
- Stressing the wrong syllable: Some mistakenly stress the second syllable, saying /fɔːˈoʊ/. Tip: "Faux" is a single-syllable word; keep the stress on the initial sound /foʊ/ or /fəʊ/.