How to Pronounce "strong as an ox"
expression
STRONG az ən AHKSS
str-ONG az ən OKSS
Definition
A phrase used to say someone is extremely strong, comparing their strength to that of an ox.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈstɹɔŋ/ /ˈæz/, /ˈɛz/ /ˈæn/, /ən/ /ˈɑks
British English
stɹˈɒŋ/ /ˈæs/ /ˈɐn/ /ˈɒks
Simplified Pronunciation
US
STRONG az ən AHKSS
UK
str-ONG az ən OKSS
Listen in Context
My dad is strong as an ox.
She carried the box alone because she's strong as an ox.
That athlete is strong as an ox.
I tried to open the jar, but unless you're strong as an ox, it's impossible!