How to pronounce taxicab
Say it like TAK-see-kab. Taxicab has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAK).
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- TAK
- see
- kab
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Taxicab pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- kabGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of taxicab
American and British speakers say taxicab in essentially the same way: /ˈtæksiˌkæb/ in the US and /ˈtæksikæb/ in the UK.
British respelling: TAK-see-kab.
What does taxicab mean?
- Synonym of taxi, a vehicle available for public hire for single journeys, particularly one using a taximeter to automate fare calculation.
- To travel by taxicab.
Where does taxicab come from?
Shortened from taximeter cab, equivalent to taxi + cab.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Questions about saying taxicab
How do you pronounce taxicab?
Say TAK-see-kab. The American pronunciation is /ˈtæksiˌkæb/. In British English it is /ˈtæksikæb/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in taxicab?
Taxicab has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAK). Broken into parts: TAK · see · kab.
Do Americans and Brits say taxicab the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtæksiˌkæb/ and the British form is /ˈtæksikæb/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.