The word "OXAB" may seem confusing at first glance, but its pronunciation can be easily explained through IPA phonetic transcription. The first two letters, "OX," represent the sound /ɑks/, as in the word "box." The next letter, "A," represents the vowel sound /æ/, as in "cat." Finally, the letter "B" represents the consonant sound /b/, as in "boy." Therefore, "OXAB" is pronounced /ɑksæb/ and is easily remembered with a little practice.