How to pronounce Saxony
Say it like SAK-suh-nee. Saxony has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAK).
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- SAK
- suh
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Saxony 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.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of Saxony
American and British speakers say Saxony in essentially the same way: /ˈsæksəni/ in the US and /ˈsæksəni/ in the UK.
British respelling: SAK-suh-nee.
What does Saxony mean?
- A state of modern Germany, located in the east, far from historical Saxon lands. Official name: Free State of Saxony.
- A historical region and former duchy in north-central Germany.
Where does Saxony come from?
From Middle English Saxonie, from Latin Saxōnia, from Saxō (stem Saxōn-) + -ia.
Questions about saying Saxony
How do you pronounce Saxony?
Say SAK-suh-nee. The American pronunciation is /ˈsæksəni/. In British English it is /ˈsæksəni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Saxony?
Saxony has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAK). Broken into parts: SAK · suh · nee.
Do Americans and Brits say Saxony the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsæksəni/ and the British form is /ˈsæksəni/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.