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How to Pronounce xerox

ˈzɪrɑːks
ZEER-oks → /ˈzɪrɑːks/
Correct ZEER-oks → /ˈzɪrɑːks/
Common Mistakes
ZEE-roxex-er-OX
xerox ˈzɪrɑːks
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Origin & Etymology

From Greek 'xeros' (dry). Xerox PARC invented the GUI.

Tips for Non-Native Speakers

For Chinese Speakers 中文

x 发 /z/，不是 /ks/，读 ZEER-oks

For Japanese Speakers 日本語

xは/z/と読む。/ks/ではない

For Korean Speakers 한국어

x는 /z/로 읽음. /ks/가 아님

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