How to Pronounce "saxophone"
word
/ˈsæksəˌfoʊn/
SAKS-uh-fohn
/sˈæksəfˌəʊn/
SAKS-uh-fohn
Definition
A saxophone is a musical instrument, usually made of brass, that is played by blowing into a mouthpiece and pressing keys to produce different notes. It is commonly used in jazz, rock, and classical music.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈsæksəˌfoʊn/
British English
/sˈæksəfˌəʊn/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SAKS-uh-fohn
UK
SAKS-uh-fohn
Listen in Context
She plays the saxophone in the school band.
A saxophone is made of brass.
The jazz musician bought a new saxophone.
I've always wanted to learn the saxophone, but it looks really hard.