How to pronounce

Faux pas

/ˌfoʊ ˈpɑː/

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US English

/ˌfoʊ ˈpɑː/

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UK English

/ˌfoʊ ˈpɑː/

Speed

Pronunciation Guide

Tricky

Syllables

foh · PAH

Pronounce the final 'x' in 'faux' and 's' in 'pas'.

Imagine exclaiming 'Oh, PA!' after he makes a social mistake.

Practice Speaking

Accent

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