How to Pronounce "ax"
word
/ˈæks/
aks
/ˈæks/
aks
Definition
A tool with a heavy metal blade and a long handle, used for chopping wood or other materials. Sometimes, 'ax' is also used informally to mean getting rid of something or someone.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈæks/
British English
/ˈæks/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
aks
UK
aks
Listen in Context
He used an ax to chop wood for the fire.
The old tree was cut down with an ax.
Please be careful with that ax.
After the budget cuts, a lot of workers got the ax.