How to pronounce axes
Say it like AK-siz. Axes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AK).
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- AK
- siz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Axes pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- sizGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of axes
American and British speakers say axes in essentially the same way: /ˈækˌsɪz/ in the US and /ˈæksiːz/ in the UK.
British respelling: AK-seez.
What does axes mean?
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Questions about saying axes
How do you pronounce axes?
Say AK-siz. The American pronunciation is /ˈækˌsɪz/. In British English it is /ˈæksiːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in axes?
Axes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AK). Broken into parts: AK · siz.
Do Americans and Brits say axes the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈækˌsɪz/ and the British form is /ˈæksiːz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.