How to pronounce axons
Say it like AK-sahnz. Axons has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AK).
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US American/ˈækˌsɑnz/AK-sahnz
UK British/ˈækˌsɒnz/AK-sonz
- AK
- sahnz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Axons 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.
- sahnzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of axons
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: AK-sonz.
What does axons mean?
noun
- plural of axon How to pronounce axon
Questions about saying axons
How do you pronounce axons?
Say AK-sahnz. The American pronunciation is /ˈækˌsɑnz/. In British English it is /ˈækˌsɒnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in axons?
Axons has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AK). Broken into parts: AK · sahnz.
Is axons 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 /ˈækˌsɒnz/ (AK-sonz).