How to Pronounce Taxicab

To pronounce "taxicab", say TAX-ic-ab — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈtæk.siˌkæb/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈtæk.siˌkæb/

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💡 Tip for remembering “taxicab”

"taxicab" has 3 syllables: tax-ic-ab. It rhymes with drab and slab, if that helps it stick.

What does taxicab mean?

noun

  1. A vehicle that passengers hire to take them between locations of their choice, the fare being calculated with a taximeter; a taxi or cab

verb

  1. To travel by taxicab.

Words that rhyme with taxicab

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

drabslabstabdabgrabcrabgabcababnabfabflab

Related words

taxicabhackcabbieridetaxiscabulance

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "taxicab"?▾

"Taxicab" has 3 syllables: tax · ic · ab.

What is the IPA transcription of "taxicab"?▾

The IPA transcription of "taxicab" is /ˈtæk.siˌkæb/.

What does "taxicab" mean?▾

Taxicab: A vehicle that passengers hire to take them between locations of their choice, the fare being calculated with a taximeter; a taxi or cab

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