How to Pronounce "sax"
word
/ˈsæks/
SAKS
/sˈæks/
SAKS
Definition
A short, informal way to say 'saxophone', a musical instrument from the woodwind family often used in jazz, blues, and pop music.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈsæks/
British English
/sˈæks/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SAKS
UK
SAKS
Listen in Context
He plays the sax in the school band.
My brother wants to learn the sax.
The sax sounds great in this song.
I picked up the sax again after years away from music.