How to pronounce zax
Say it like ZAKS. Zax is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- ZAKS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zax pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ZAKSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of zax
American and British speakers say zax in essentially the same way: /zæks/ in the US and /zæks/ in the UK.
British respelling: ZAKS.
What does zax mean?
- A tool, similar to a hatchet, used to prepare slate for roofing.
Where does zax come from?
Inherited from Middle English sax (“knife”), from Old English seax, from Proto-West Germanic *sahs, from Proto-Germanic *sahsą.
Words that rhyme with zax
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of zax.
Questions about saying zax
How do you pronounce zax?
Say ZAKS. The American pronunciation is /zæks/. In British English it is /zæks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zax?
Zax is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: ZAKS.
Do Americans and Brits say zax the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /zæks/ and the British form is /zæks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.