How to pronounce axle
Say it like AK-sul. Axle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AK).
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- AK
- sul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Axle 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.
- sulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of axle
American and British speakers say axle in essentially the same way: /ˈæksəl/ in the US and /ˈæksəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: AK-sul.
What does axle mean?
- The pin or spindle on which a wheel revolves, or which revolves with a wheel.“rear axle”
- A transverse bar or shaft connecting the opposite wheels of a car or carriage; an axletree.
Where does axle come from?
From Middle English axil, in turn a combination of Old English eax and Old Norse ǫxull.
Questions about saying axle
How do you pronounce axle?
Say AK-sul. The American pronunciation is /ˈæksəl/. In British English it is /ˈæksəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in axle?
Axle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AK). Broken into parts: AK · sul.
Do Americans and Brits say axle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæksəl/ and the British form is /ˈæksəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.