How to Pronounce "tax"
word
/ˈtæks/
taks
/tˈæks/
taks
Definition
Money that people or businesses must pay to the government. It is also used as a verb meaning to charge something with tax or to put a heavy demand on someone or something.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈtæks/
British English
/tˈæks/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
taks
UK
taks
Listen in Context
We pay tax every year.
This price does not include tax.
The city will tax sugar drinks.
My paycheck looks smaller after tax.