How to pronounce saxman
Say it like SAK-smun. Saxman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAK).
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- SAK
- smun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Saxman 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.
- smunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of saxman
American and British speakers say saxman in essentially the same way: /ˈsæksmən/ in the US and /ˈsæksmən/ in the UK.
British respelling: SAK-smun.
What does saxman mean?
- A male saxophonist.
Where does saxman come from?
From sax + -man.
Questions about saying saxman
How do you pronounce saxman?
Say SAK-smun. The American pronunciation is /ˈsæksmən/. In British English it is /ˈsæksmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in saxman?
Saxman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAK). Broken into parts: SAK · smun.
Do Americans and Brits say saxman the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsæksmən/ and the British form is /ˈsæksmən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.