How to pronounce taxiing
Say it like TAK-see-ing. Taxiing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAK).
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- TAK
- see
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Taxiing 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of taxiing
American and British speakers say taxiing in essentially the same way: /ˈtæksiɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈtæksiɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: TAK-see-ing.
What does taxiing mean?
- present participle and gerund of taxi How to pronounce taxi
- The movement of aircraft on the ground in readiness for takeoff or after landing.
Questions about saying taxiing
How do you pronounce taxiing?
Say TAK-see-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈtæksiɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈtæksiɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in taxiing?
Taxiing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAK). Broken into parts: TAK · see · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say taxiing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtæksiɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈtæksiɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.