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How to pronounce axial

axial
/ˈæksiːəl/
3 syllables, stress on the first

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Axial, sound by sound

/æ/as in catOpen the mouth wide, as for “ah”, but say “e”. Wider than in “bed”.
/k/as in catWith a light puff of air at the start of a word.
/s/as in seeTongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air.
/iː/as in sheepA long, tense “ee”; lips spread as in a smile.
/ə/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/l/as in lookTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides.

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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce axial?

Axial is pronounced /ˈæksiːəl/ in American English.

How many syllables are in axial?

Axial has 3 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in axial?

The first syllable: /ˈæksiːəl/.

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