How to pronounce saxum
Say it like SAK-sum. Saxum has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAK).
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- SAK
- sum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Saxum 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.
- sumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of saxum
American and British speakers say saxum in essentially the same way: /ˈsæksəm/ in the US and /ˈsæksəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: SAK-sum.
What does saxum mean?
- a boulder, in geographic names on asteroids
Words that rhyme with saxum
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of saxum.
Questions about saying saxum
How do you pronounce saxum?
Say SAK-sum. The American pronunciation is /ˈsæksəm/. In British English it is /ˈsæksəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in saxum?
Saxum has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAK). Broken into parts: SAK · sum.
Do Americans and Brits say saxum the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsæksəm/ and the British form is /ˈsæksəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.