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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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Word Origins

The term faux originates from French "faux" (false). Understanding its etymology helps explain why it breaks standard pronunciation rules.