How to Pronounce Axon

To pronounce "axon", say AX-on — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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💡 Tip for remembering “axon”

"axon" has 2 syllables: ax-on. It rhymes with paragon and liaison, if that helps it stick.

What does axon mean?

noun

  1. A nerve fibre which is a long slender projection of a nerve cell, and which conducts nerve impulses away from the body of the cell to a synapse.

Words that rhyme with axon

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paragonliaisonautomatonfawnlexiconphenomenondrawndenouementdonbygonepylonwithdrawn

Related words

axonegliasquidschwanncollateralsneuriteneuraxon

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "axon"?▾

"Axon" has 2 syllables: ax · on.

What does "axon" mean?▾

Axon: A nerve fibre which is a long slender projection of a nerve cell, and which conducts nerve impulses away from the body of the cell to a synapse.

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