How to pronounce axiom
Say it like AK-see-um. Axiom has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AK).
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- AK
- see
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Axiom 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.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of axiom
American and British speakers say axiom in essentially the same way: /ˈæksiəm/ in the US and /ˈæksiəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: AK-see-um.
What does axiom mean?
- A seemingly self-evident or necessary truth which is based on assumption; a principle or proposition which cannot actually be proved or disproved.
- A fundamental assumption that serves as a basis for deduction of theorems; a postulate (sometimes distinguished from postulates as being universally applicable, whereas postulates are particular to a certain science or context).
- An established principle in some artistic practice or science that is universally received.“The axioms of political economy cannot be considered absolute truths.”
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Questions about saying axiom
How do you pronounce axiom?
Say AK-see-um. The American pronunciation is /ˈæksiəm/. In British English it is /ˈæksiəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in axiom?
Axiom has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AK). Broken into parts: AK · see · um.
Do Americans and Brits say axiom the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæksiəm/ and the British form is /ˈæksiəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.