How to pronounce axing
Say it like AK-sing. Axing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AK).
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- AK
- sing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Axing 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.
- singKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of axing
American and British speakers say axing in essentially the same way: /ˈæksɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈæksɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: AK-sing.
What does axing mean?
- present participle and gerund of ax How to pronounce ax
- present participle and gerund of axe How to pronounce axe
- An assault carried out with an axe.
- The process of something being axed or terminated.
Questions about saying axing
How do you pronounce axing?
Say AK-sing. The American pronunciation is /ˈæksɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈæksɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in axing?
Axing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AK). Broken into parts: AK · sing.
Do Americans and Brits say axing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæksɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈæksɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.