How to pronounce taxpaying
Say it like TAKS-pay-ing. Taxpaying has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAKS).
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- TAKS
- pay
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Taxpaying pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TAKSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- payGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of taxpaying
American and British speakers say taxpaying in essentially the same way: /ˈtæksˌpeɪɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈtæksˌpeɪɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: TAKS-pay-ing.
What does taxpaying mean?
- The payment of taxes.
- That pays taxes.“The taxpaying public feels that it is actually their money and they should be heard.”
Where does taxpaying come from?
From tax + paying.
Questions about saying taxpaying
How do you pronounce taxpaying?
Say TAKS-pay-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈtæksˌpeɪɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈtæksˌpeɪɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in taxpaying?
Taxpaying has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAKS). Broken into parts: TAKS · pay · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say taxpaying the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtæksˌpeɪɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈtæksˌpeɪɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.