How Do You Spell LONG SOX?

Pronunciation: [lˈɒŋ sˈɒks] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "long sox" is a little tricky, as it doesn't follow the typical spelling conventions of English. The first word, "long," is spelled phonetically as /lɔŋ/, with the 'o' representing a long vowel sound. The second word, "sox," is spelled phonetically as /sɑks/, with the 'o' representing a short vowel sound and the 'x' representing the 'ks' sound. When combined, "long sox" refers to a type of sock that extends up to or beyond the knee.

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Common Misspellings for LONG SOX

  • long soks
  • kong sox
  • pong sox
  • oong sox
  • ling sox
  • lkng sox
  • llng sox
  • lpng sox
  • l0ng sox
  • l9ng sox
  • lobg sox
  • lomg sox
  • lojg sox
  • lohg sox
  • lonf sox
  • lonv sox
  • lonb sox
  • lonh sox
  • lony sox
  • lont sox

Etymology of LONG SOX

The term "long sox" is a colloquial variant of "long socks".

The etymology of the word "sock" can be traced back to the Old English word "socc", which referred to a light shoe or slipper. This word was derived from the Latin word "soccus", which had a similar meaning. Over time, the term "sock" specifically came to refer to a covering for the foot and lower leg.

The word "long" simply denotes something that has an extended length. When combined, "long socks" or "long sox" refers to socks that are taller or longer in length, typically reaching above the knee or mid-thigh.