How to Pronounce Axis

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

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Syllables

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Letters

/ˈæksəs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “axis”

"axis" has 2 syllables: ax-is. It rhymes with praxis and anaphylaxis, if that helps it stick.

What does axis mean?

noun

  1. An imaginary line around which an object spins (an axis of rotation) or is symmetrically arranged (an axis of symmetry).

    “The Earth rotates once a day on its axis”

  2. A fixed one-dimensional figure, such as a line or arc, with an origin and orientation and such that its points are in one-to-one correspondence with a set of numbers; an axis forms part of the basis of a space or is used to position and locate data in a graph (a coordinate axis)

Synonyms

epistropheus

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Words that rhyme with axis

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praxisanaphylaxisgeotaxisphototaxistaxusmataksasmaxusmetaxas

Related words

bloclinecenterlinedirectionaxialfocuscentrelinecenterpiece

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "axis"?▾

"Axis" has 2 syllables: ax · is.

What is the IPA transcription of "axis"?▾

The IPA transcription of "axis" is /ˈæksəs/.

What does "axis" mean?▾

Axis: An imaginary line around which an object spins (an axis of rotation) or is symmetrically arranged (an axis of symmetry).

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