To pronounce "aksum", say AKS-um — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
aksum
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AKS-um
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"aksum" has 2 syllables: aks-um. It rhymes with maxham and axsom, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Aksum" has 2 syllables: aks · um.
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