How to pronounce audax
Say it like AW-daks. Audax has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AW).
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- AW
- daks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Audax pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- daksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of audax
American and British speakers say audax in essentially the same way: /ˈɔdæks/ in the US and /ˈɔːdæks/ in the UK.
British respelling: AW-daks.
What does audax mean?
- A non-competitive long-distance (often over 200 km) cycling event.
Where does audax come from?
From Latin audāx, via Italian.
Questions about saying audax
How do you pronounce audax?
Say AW-daks. The American pronunciation is /ˈɔdæks/. In British English it is /ˈɔːdæks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in audax?
Audax has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AW). Broken into parts: AW · daks.
Do Americans and Brits say audax the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɔdæks/ and the British form is /ˈɔːdæks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.