How to Pronounce "saxophones"
word
SAKS-uh-fohnz
SAKS-uh-fohnz
Definition
Saxophones are musical instruments from the woodwind family, typically made of brass and played with a single-reed mouthpiece. They are commonly used in jazz, classical, and popular music.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsæksəˌfoʊnz
British English
sˈæksəfˌəʊnz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SAKS-uh-fohnz
UK
SAKS-uh-fohnz
Listen in Context
There are three saxophones in the school band.
My brother likes to collect old saxophones.
Jazz music often features saxophones.
Both alto and tenor saxophones sound amazing together.