How to Pronounce Taxi

To pronounce "taxi", say TAX-i — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈtæk.si/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

4

Letters

/ˈtæk.si/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “taxi”

"taxi" has 2 syllables: tax-i. It rhymes with maxi and baccy, if that helps it stick.

What does taxi mean?

noun

  1. A vehicle that may be hired for single journeys by members of the public, driven by a taxi driver.
  2. A share taxi.

verb

  1. To move an aircraft on the ground under its own power.

    “taxi down the runway”

  2. To travel by taxicab.

Synonyms

cabtaxicab

Words that rhyme with taxi

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

maxibaccywaxybraxymaxieflaxysaccimaxy

Related words

taxicabcabhackcabbiecardrivervehiclewagon

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "taxi"?▾

"Taxi" has 2 syllables: tax · i.

What is the IPA transcription of "taxi"?▾

The IPA transcription of "taxi" is /ˈtæk.si/.

What does "taxi" mean?▾

Taxi: A vehicle that may be hired for single journeys by members of the public, driven by a taxi driver.

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