To pronounce "x-acto", say XACT-o — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
x-acto
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XACT-o
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"x-acto" has 2 syllables: xact-o. It rhymes with lacto and lacto-, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"X-acto" has 2 syllables: xact · o.
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