How to Pronounce Axillary

To pronounce "axillary", say AX-ill-ary — 3 syllables, IPA /ækˈsɪləɹi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ækˈsɪləɹi/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “axillary”

"axillary" has 3 syllables: ax-ill-ary. It rhymes with maxillary, if that helps it stick.

What does axillary mean?

noun

  1. Any of the feathers connecting the undersurface of the wing and the body, and concealed by the closed wing.

adjective

  1. Of or pertaining to the axilla or armpit.
  2. Situated in, or rising from, an axil; relating to an axil.

Words that rhyme with axillary

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

maxillary

Related words

alarfrecklinginflorescencemassarmpitunderarmoxterarmhole

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "axillary"?▾

"Axillary" has 3 syllables: ax · ill · ary.

What is the IPA transcription of "axillary"?▾

The IPA transcription of "axillary" is /ækˈsɪləɹi/.

What does "axillary" mean?▾

Axillary: Any of the feathers connecting the undersurface of the wing and the body, and concealed by the closed wing.

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