Pronunciation Guide • English (from French)
How to Pronounce faux
Difficulty: easy
IPA Transcription
/foʊ/
Why is it so hard to pronounce?
FOH. Rhymes with "go" and "show". Completely silent "x" — standard French final consonant rule. Means "artificial" or "imitation" (faux fur, faux pas).
💡 Pro Tip for faux
FOH. One syllable. The X is completely silent.
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The term faux originates from French "faux" (false). Understanding its etymology helps explain why it breaks standard pronunciation rules.