How to pronounce acks
Say it like AKS. Acks is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce acks. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- AKS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acks pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AKSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of acks
American and British speakers say acks in essentially the same way: /æks/ in the US and /æks/ in the UK.
British respelling: AKS.
What does acks mean?
- plural of ack How to pronounce ack
Words that rhyme with acks
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of acks.
Words that sound like acks
Questions about saying acks
How do you pronounce acks?
Say AKS. The American pronunciation is /æks/. In British English it is /æks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acks?
Acks is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: AKS.
Do Americans and Brits say acks the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /æks/ and the British form is /æks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as acks?
Acks sounds the same as ax, axe in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.