American English pronunciation

How to pronounce 'focus' in American English

Learn the American English pronunciation of "focus" with simple phonetic spelling, IPA transcription, meaning, example sentences, and AI-powered pronunciation practice.

Pronunciation of "focus"

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Simple pronunciation
foh-kuhs
IPA transcription
/ˈfoʊ.kəs/
Word frequency
1,023rd

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What does "focus" mean?

  1. 1.to give all your attention to something
  2. 2.to make clear

Examples of "focus" in a sentence

  • Please focus on the board during class.
  • I can't focus on my homework with all this noise.
  • The camera can't focus on the object.

How common is "focus"?

Focus is the 1,023rd most common word in English.

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