How to Pronounce Saxophone

To pronounce "saxophone", say SAX-oph-on-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈsæksəfoʊn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈsæksəfoʊn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “saxophone”

"saxophone" has 4 syllables: sax-oph-on-e. It rhymes with moan and groan, if that helps it stick.

What does saxophone mean?

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

Words that rhyme with saxophone

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

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Related words

saxsopranomelodywoodwoodwindaccordion

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "saxophone"?▾

"Saxophone" has 4 syllables: sax · oph · on · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "saxophone"?▾

The IPA transcription of "saxophone" is /ˈsæksəfoʊn/.

What does "saxophone" mean?▾

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

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