How to pronounce abaxial
Say it like ab-AK-see-ul. Abaxial has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AK).
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- ab
- AK
- see
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abaxial pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- abGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- AKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of abaxial
American and British speakers say abaxial in essentially the same way: /ˌæˈbæksiəl/ in the US and /ˌæˈbæksiəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: ab-AK-see-ul.
What does abaxial mean?
- Of a side that is facing away from the axis or central line, such as the underside of a leaf, or the back of an animal.
- Not in the axis. Applied to an embryo placed out of the axis of the seed.
Where does abaxial come from?
From ab- (“away from”) + axial (“axis”).
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying abaxial
How do you pronounce abaxial?
Say ab-AK-see-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˌæˈbæksiəl/. In British English it is /ˌæˈbæksiəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abaxial?
Abaxial has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AK). Broken into parts: ab · AK · see · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say abaxial the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌæˈbæksiəl/ and the British form is /ˌæˈbæksiəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.