About "ox"
How to Split "ox" into Syllables
The word ox is divided into 1 syllables: ox. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.
📝 Syllable Breakdown
- ox — 1st syllable
🔊 Pronunciation Guide
The phonetic transcription of ox:
- IPA: /ˈɑks/
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📖 Definitions
- ox (plural oxen or (nonstandard) oxes)
- An adult castrated male of cattle (B. taurus), especially when used as a beast of burden.
📚 Word Origin & History
From Middle English oxe, from Old English oxa, from Proto-West Germanic *ohsō, from Proto-Germanic *uhsô (compare West Frisian okse, Dutch os, German Ochse), from Proto-Indo-European *uksḗn. Cognate with Welsh ych (“ox”), Tocharian A ops, Tocharian B okso (“draft-ox”), Avestan 𐬎𐬑𐬱𐬀𐬥 (uxšan, “bull”), Sanskrit उक्षन् (ukṣán). Clipping of oxygen. Cognate with Old Turkic 𐰸 (q̊¹ /oq/, “arrow”), Chuvash ухӑ (uh̬ă), from Proto-Turkic *...
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- Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
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📊 Similar Words Comparison
Compare ox with related words to understand syllable patterns:
| Word | Syllables | Division |
|---|---|---|
| ox | 1 | ox |
| OK | 1 | ok |
| ouzo | 2 | ou-zo |
| OHSA | 2 | oh-sa |
| okay | 2 | o-kay |
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