How to Pronounce Pickax

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

PICK-ax

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💡 Tip for remembering “pickax”

"pickax" has 2 syllables: pick-ax. It rhymes with pickaxe, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: pickaxe — easy to mix up when writing.

What does pickax mean?

noun

  1. A heavy iron tool with a wooden handle; one end of the head is pointed, the other has a chisel edge.

verb

  1. To use a pickaxe.

Words that rhyme with pickax

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

pickaxe

Related words

pickpickaxemattockshovelcrowbarhatchetjackhammersledgehammer

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pickax"?▾

"Pickax" has 2 syllables: pick · ax.

What does "pickax" mean?▾

Pickax: A heavy iron tool with a wooden handle; one end of the head is pointed, the other has a chisel edge.

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