How to pronounce pax
Say it like PAKS. Pax is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- PAKS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pax pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PAKSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of pax
American and British speakers say pax in essentially the same way: /pæks/ in the US and /pæks/ in the UK.
British respelling: PAKS.
What does pax mean?
- A painted, stamped or carved tablet with a representation of Christ or the Virgin Mary, which was kissed by the priest during the Mass ("kiss of peace") and then passed to other officiating clergy and the congregation to be kissed. See also osculatory.
- Friendship; truce.“to make pax with someone”
- The kiss of peace.
- A passenger; passengers.
- A guest (at an event or function).
- Person (a restaurant guest, when counting).“$30 per pax”
- A cry for peace or truce in children's games.
Where does pax come from?
From Middle English pax and Latin pax (“peace”).
Words that rhyme with pax
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pax.
Questions about saying pax
How do you pronounce pax?
Say PAKS. The American pronunciation is /pæks/. In British English it is /pæks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pax?
Pax is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: PAKS.
Do Americans and Brits say pax the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pæks/ and the British form is /pæks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.