How to Pronounce Axes

To pronounce "axes", say AX-es — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈæksəz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

4

Letters

/ˈæksəz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “axes”

"axes" has 2 syllables: ax-es. It rhymes with taxes and waxes, if that helps it stick.

What does axes mean?

noun

  1. A tool for felling trees or chopping wood etc. consisting of a heavy head flattened to a blade on one side, and a handle attached to it.
  2. An ancient weapon consisting of a head that has one or two blades and a long handle.

noun

  1. The axle of a wheel.

Synonyms

bootchoppink slipsack

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Words that rhyme with axes

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taxeswaxesmaxixetaxisrelaxesfaxesmaxissurtaxestaxiesabraxas

Related words

approachesareasarteriesaspectsavenuesaxilsaxleaxles

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "axes"?▾

"Axes" has 2 syllables: ax · es.

What is the IPA transcription of "axes"?▾

The IPA transcription of "axes" is /ˈæksəz/.

What does "axes" mean?▾

Axes: A tool for felling trees or chopping wood etc. consisting of a heavy head flattened to a blade on one side, and a handle attached to it.

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