How to pronounce axis
axis
/ˈæksəs/
2 syllables, stress on the first
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Axis, sound by sound
| /æ/as in cat | Open the mouth wide, as for “ah”, but say “e”. Wider than in “bed”. |
| /k/as in cat | With a light puff of air at the start of a word. |
| /s/as in see | Tongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air. |
| /ə/as in cup | A short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open. |
| /s/as in see | Tongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air. |
In a sentence
Is there a possibility of the earth's axis shifting?
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- cache/kæʃ/
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- fatima/ˈfæθɪmə/
- finance/fəˈnæns/
- gala/ˈgælə/
- azure/ˈæʒər/
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Questions and answers
How do you pronounce axis?
Axis is pronounced /ˈæksəs/ in American English.
How many syllables are in axis?
Axis has 2 syllables.
Which syllable is stressed in axis?
The first syllable: /ˈæksəs/.