How to Pronounce Poleaxe

To pronounce "poleaxe", say POL-eax-e — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

POL-eax-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “poleaxe”

"poleaxe" has 3 syllables: pol-eax-e. It rhymes with poleax, if that helps it stick.

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

What does poleaxe mean?

noun

  1. An ax having both a blade and a hammer face; used to slaughter cattle.
  2. A long-handled battle axe, being a combination of ax, hammer and pike.

verb

  1. To fell someone with, or as if with, a poleaxe.
  2. To astonish; to shock or surprise utterly.

Words that rhyme with poleaxe

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Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "poleaxe"?▾

"Poleaxe" has 3 syllables: pol · eax · e.

What does "poleaxe" mean?▾

Poleaxe: An ax having both a blade and a hammer face; used to slaughter cattle.

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