How to Pronounce "oxen"
word
ˈɑksən
AHK-sen
ˈɒksən
OKS-en
Definition
Oxen are adult male cattle (usually castrated) that are used especially for pulling carts or plows. 'Oxen' is the irregular plural form of 'ox.'
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɑksən
British English
ˈɒksən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AHK-sen
UK
OKS-en
Listen in Context
Two oxen pulled the heavy cart.
Farmers often use oxen to plow fields.
The oxen are eating grass in the pasture.
It's amazing how much weight a pair of oxen can move!