How to pronounce axillary
Say it like AK-sih-ler-ee. Axillary has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AK).
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- AK
- sih
- ler
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Axillary 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.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- lerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of axillary
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2.
British respelling: ak-SIL-uh-ree.
What does axillary mean?
- Of or pertaining to the axilla or armpit.
- Situated in, or rising from, an axil; relating to an axil.
- Alternative form of axillar.
Where does axillary come from?
Alteration by association with -ary of the French axillaire (“of the axilla”), itself an alteration of the earlier forms aisselliere and aissellaire, both from the assumed Latin etymon *axillāris, from axilla (“armpit”), diminutive form of the assumed *axula.
Questions about saying axillary
How do you pronounce axillary?
Say AK-sih-ler-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈæksɪlɛri/. In British English it is /ækˈsɪləri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in axillary?
Axillary has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AK). Broken into parts: AK · sih · ler · ee.
Is axillary pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2. The British form is /ækˈsɪləri/ (ak-SIL-uh-ree).