How to pronounce axolotl
Say it like AK-suh-lah-tul. Axolotl has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AK).
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- AK
- suh
- lah
- tul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Axolotl 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.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of axolotl
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: AK-suh-lot-ul.
What does axolotl mean?
- A critically endangered salamander found in the elevated lakes of Mexico, Ambystoma mexicanum.“She is going on a tour to see axolotls at Mexico.”
Where does axolotl come from?
Orthographic borrowing from Classical Nahuatl āxōlōtl.
Questions about saying axolotl
How do you pronounce axolotl?
Say AK-suh-lah-tul. The American pronunciation is /ˈæksəˌlɑtəl/. In British English it is /ˈæksəˌlɒtəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in axolotl?
Axolotl has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AK). Broken into parts: AK · suh · lah · tul.
Is axolotl pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈæksəˌlɒtəl/ (AK-suh-lot-ul).