How to Pronounce "axing"
word
ˈæks
AKS
ˈæksɪŋ
AKS-ing
Definition
The act of dismissing someone from a job or stopping something, often suddenly or completely; originally means cutting with an axe.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈæks
British English
ˈæksɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AKS
UK
AKS-ing
Listen in Context
The company announced the axing of 200 jobs.
The sudden axing of the TV show surprised everyone.
Many workers fear more axing next year.
After the budget cuts, the axing of research grants was inevitable.