How to pronounce axilla
Say it like ak-SIL-uh. Axilla has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIL).
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- ak
- SIL
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Axilla pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- akKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- SILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of axilla
American and British speakers say axilla in essentially the same way: /ækˈsɪlə/ in the US and /ækˈsɪlə/ in the UK.
British respelling: ak-SIL-uh.
What does axilla mean?
- The armpit, or the cavity beneath the junction of the arm and shoulder.
- The area that is located posterior to the transscutal articulation and anterior to the scutoscutellar suture.
- Alternative form of axil.
Where does axilla come from?
Borrowed from Latin axilla (“side, armpit”).
Words that rhyme with axilla
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of axilla.
Questions about saying axilla
How do you pronounce axilla?
Say ak-SIL-uh. The American pronunciation is /ækˈsɪlə/. In British English it is /ækˈsɪlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in axilla?
Axilla has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIL). Broken into parts: ak · SIL · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say axilla the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ækˈsɪlə/ and the British form is /ækˈsɪlə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.