How to pronounce saxophonist
Say it like SAK-suh-foh-nist. Saxophonist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAK).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce saxophonist. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- SAK
- suh
- foh
- nist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Saxophonist 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.
- fohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- nistKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of saxophonist
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2.
British respelling: sak-SOF-uh-nist.
What does saxophonist mean?
- A person who owns, plays or practices with the saxophone.
Where does saxophonist come from?
From saxophone + -ist.
Questions about saying saxophonist
How do you pronounce saxophonist?
Say SAK-suh-foh-nist. The American pronunciation is /ˈsæksəˌfoʊnɪst/. In British English it is /ˌsækˈsɒfənɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in saxophonist?
Saxophonist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAK). Broken into parts: SAK · suh · foh · nist.
Is saxophonist pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2. The British form is /ˌsækˈsɒfənɪst/ (sak-SOF-uh-nist).