How to Pronounce "axiom"
word
ˈæksiəm
AK-see-um
ˈæksɪəm
AKS-ee-um
Definition
An axiom is a statement or principle that is generally accepted as true without needing proof, often used as a starting point in reasoning or mathematics.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈæksiəm
British English
ˈæksɪəm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AK-see-um
UK
AKS-ee-um
Listen in Context
In mathematics, an axiom is a basic rule that does not need to be proven.
The teacher explained the meaning of an axiom in class.
"All right angles are equal" is a famous axiom.
It's almost an axiom in business that you must adapt to survive.