How to pronounce saxaul
Say it like SAK-sawl. Saxaul has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAK).
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- SAK
- sawl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Saxaul pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- sawlKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of saxaul
American and British speakers say saxaul in essentially the same way: /ˈsæksɔl/ in the US and /ˈsæksɔːl/ in the UK.
British respelling: SAK-sawl.
What does saxaul mean?
- Either of two species of the amaranth genus Haloxylon: Haloxylon ammodendron (syn. Haloxylon aphyllum; black saxaul) and Haloxylon persicum (white saxaul), found in sandy habitats from Egypt to Mongolia and China.
Questions about saying saxaul
How do you pronounce saxaul?
Say SAK-sawl. The American pronunciation is /ˈsæksɔl/. In British English it is /ˈsæksɔːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in saxaul?
Saxaul has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAK). Broken into parts: SAK · sawl.
Do Americans and Brits say saxaul the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsæksɔl/ and the British form is /ˈsæksɔːl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.