How to pronounce saxifrage
Say it like SAK-sih-frayj. Saxifrage has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAK).
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- SAK
- sih
- frayj
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Saxifrage 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.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- frayjKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of saxifrage
American and British speakers say saxifrage in essentially the same way: /ˈsæksɪfreɪdʒ/ in the US and /ˈsæksɪfreɪdʒ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SAK-sih-frayj.
What does saxifrage mean?
- Any plant in the genus Saxifraga.
Where does saxifrage come from?
From Old French saxifrage, from Late Latin saxifraga, from Latin saxifragus (“stone-breaking”).
Questions about saying saxifrage
How do you pronounce saxifrage?
Say SAK-sih-frayj. The American pronunciation is /ˈsæksɪfreɪdʒ/. In British English it is /ˈsæksɪfreɪdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in saxifrage?
Saxifrage has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAK). Broken into parts: SAK · sih · frayj.
Do Americans and Brits say saxifrage the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsæksɪfreɪdʒ/ and the British form is /ˈsæksɪfreɪdʒ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.