How to pronounce axial
Say it like AK-see-ul. Axial has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AK).
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- AK
- see
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Axial 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.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of axial
American and British speakers say axial in essentially the same way: /ˈæksiəl/ in the US and /ˈæksɪəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: AK-sih-ul.
What does axial mean?
- Relating to, resembling, or situated on an axis
- Belonging to the axis of the body, or to the axis of any appendage or organ“the axial skeleton”
- In the same direction as the axis, parallel to the axis.“The secondary xylem usually consists of axial and radial elements.”
- A flight feather that appears between the primaries and secondaries on some birds.
- A plane parallel to the surface of a tooth.
Where does axial come from?
From axis + -al.
Questions about saying axial
How do you pronounce axial?
Say AK-see-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈæksiəl/. In British English it is /ˈæksɪəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in axial?
Axial has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AK). Broken into parts: AK · see · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say axial the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæksiəl/ and the British form is /ˈæksɪəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.