How to pronounce ajax
Say it like AY-jaks. Ajax has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY).
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- AY
- jaks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ajax pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- jaksGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of ajax
American and British speakers say ajax in essentially the same way: /ˈeɪˌdʒæks/ in the US and /ˈeɪˌdʒæks/ in the UK.
British respelling: AY-jaks.
What does ajax mean?
- Nearby, over there
- An ace and a jack as a starting hand in Texas hold 'em.
Where does ajax come from?
Possibly from adjacent.
Questions about saying ajax
How do you pronounce ajax?
Say AY-jaks. The American pronunciation is /ˈeɪˌdʒæks/. In British English it is /ˈeɪˌdʒæks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ajax?
Ajax has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY). Broken into parts: AY · jaks.
Do Americans and Brits say ajax the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈeɪˌdʒæks/ and the British form is /ˈeɪˌdʒæks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.