How to pronounce saxophones
Say it like SAK-suh-fohnz. Saxophones has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAK).
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- SAK
- suh
- fohnz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Saxophones 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.
- fohnzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of saxophones
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SAK-suh-fohnz.
What does saxophones mean?
- plural of saxophone How to pronounce saxophone
Questions about saying saxophones
How do you pronounce saxophones?
Say SAK-suh-fohnz. The American pronunciation is /ˈsæksəˌfoʊnz/. In British English it is /ˈsæksəˌfəʊnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in saxophones?
Saxophones has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAK). Broken into parts: SAK · suh · fohnz.
Is saxophones pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈsæksəˌfəʊnz/ (SAK-suh-fohnz).