How to Pronounce "foxglove"
word
ˈfɑksˌɡɫəv
FAHKS-gluhv
fˈɒksɡlʌv
FOKS-gluv
Definition
A tall plant with bell-shaped purple, pink, or white flowers, known for its beauty and for being poisonous. It is also used to make certain heart medicines.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfɑksˌɡɫəv
British English
fˈɒksɡlʌv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FAHKS-gluhv
UK
FOKS-gluv
Listen in Context
The foxglove grows in many gardens.
Do not eat the foxglove; it is poisonous.
Some medicines for the heart are made from foxglove.
Those tall purple flowers are called foxglove.