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"Oryx" is pronounced "are-ricks". Doesn't sound like "our ox".

• mkl 5y ago
  Depends on accent. In my NZ accent, "oryx" doesn't sound much like "are-ricks" at all. To me oryx and aurochs sound similar enough I can imagine people confusing one unfamiliar hoofed animal for the other.
  • Talanes 5y ago
    For me "oryx" does sound like "are-ricks," but "our-ox" is basically indistinguishable from "are-rocks." Only the one slight vowel sound of difference.
    • JPLeRouzic 5y ago
      Thanks to you all, for your answers!