How to Pronounce Saxes

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

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Syllables

5

Letters

SAX-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “saxes”

"saxes" has 2 syllables: sax-es.

What does saxes mean?

noun

  1. A slate-cutter's hammer; slate-ax.
  2. A knife or sword; a dagger about 50 cm (20 inches) in length.

noun

  1. A single-reed instrument musical instrument of the woodwind family, usually made of brass and with a distinctive loop bringing the bell upwards.

Synonyms

gobble-pipesax

Related words

saxonysachsensaxophonestrombonesaltoistflugelhornsopranino

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "saxes"?▾

"Saxes" has 2 syllables: sax · es.

What does "saxes" mean?▾

Saxes: A slate-cutter's hammer; slate-ax.

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