How to Pronounce Pax

To pronounce "pax", say PAX — one syllable, IPA /pæks/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

Letters

/pæks/

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💡 Tip for remembering “pax”

"pax" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with relax and parallax, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: pacts, packs, pacs — easy to mix up when writing.

What does pax mean?

noun

A painted, stamped or carved tablet with a representation of Christ or the Virgin Mary, which was kissed by the priest during the Mass ("kiss of peace") and then passed to other officiating clergy and the congregation to be kissed. See also osculatory.
Friendship; truce.
“to be good pax (i.e. good friends)”

interjection

A cry for peace or truce in children's games.

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Words that rhyme with pax

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relax parallax syntax ajax flax wax axe drawbacks knickknacks tracks tax sax

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pax"?▾

"Pax" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "pax"?▾

The IPA transcription of "pax" is /pæks/.

What does "pax" mean?▾

Pax: A painted, stamped or carved tablet with a representation of Christ or the Virgin Mary, which was kissed by the priest during the Mass ("kiss of peace") and then passed to other officiating clergy and the congregation to be kissed. See also osculatory.

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