How to Pronounce "claxon"
word
ˈkɫæksən
KLAX-uhn
ˈklæksən
KLAX-uhn
Definition
A horn on a car or other vehicle that makes a loud sound to warn others of its presence.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɫæksən
British English
ˈklæksən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KLAX-uhn
UK
KLAX-uhn
Listen in Context
He pressed the claxon to warn the children.
The claxon is very loud on this bus.
She heard the claxon outside her house.
The driver slammed the claxon when a dog ran into the street.