How to pronounce axed
Say it like AKST. Axed is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- AKST
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Axed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AKSTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of axed
American and British speakers say axed in essentially the same way: /ækst/ in the US and /ækst/ in the UK.
British respelling: AKST.
What does axed mean?
- simple past and past participle of ax (all etymologies and senses) How to pronounce ax
- simple past and past participle of axe (all etymologies and senses) How to pronounce axe
- Having a specified number of type of axis.
Questions about saying axed
How do you pronounce axed?
Say AKST. The American pronunciation is /ækst/. In British English it is /ækst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in axed?
Axed is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: AKST.
Do Americans and Brits say axed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ækst/ and the British form is /ækst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.