How do you pronounce "axiom"?

In American English: /ˈæksiːəm/ (AKS-ee-uhm). In British English: /ˈæksɪəm/ (AKS-i-uhm). In Canadian English: /ˈæksiːəm/ (AKS-ee-uhm). In Australian English: /ˈaksɪəm/ (AKS-i).

Is "axiom" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈæksiːəm/ (AKS-ee-uhm), while in British English it's /ˈæksɪəm/ (AKS-i-uhm).

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axiom

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/ˈæksiːəm/

AKS-ee-uhm

Syllable Breakdown

æksax·iːi·əmom

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Last updated: 2026-02-12