How to pronounce hacksaw
Say it like HAK-saw. Hacksaw has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAK).
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- HAK
- saw
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hacksaw pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- sawGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of hacksaw
American and British speakers say hacksaw in essentially the same way: /ˈhækˌsɔ/ in the US and /ˈhækˌsɔː/ in the UK.
British respelling: HAK-saw.
What does hacksaw mean?
- A saw, with a blade that is put under tension, for cutting metal
- To cut with a hacksaw.“This bolt is so rusted I'll have to hacksaw it off.”
Where does hacksaw come from?
From hack + saw. Attested since 1867.
Questions about saying hacksaw
How do you pronounce hacksaw?
Say HAK-saw. The American pronunciation is /ˈhækˌsɔ/. In British English it is /ˈhækˌsɔː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hacksaw?
Hacksaw has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAK). Broken into parts: HAK · saw.
Do Americans and Brits say hacksaw the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhækˌsɔ/ and the British form is /ˈhækˌsɔː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.