How to pronounce "taxi"

taxi

Noun
American
/ˈtæksi/

Syllable Breakdown

tax i

How natives say taxi

British
/ˈtæksi/

Syllable Breakdown

tax i

How natives say taxi

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

  • Step 1: Start with a quick and short 't' sound.

  • Step 2: Move to a broad 'æ' as in 'cat'.

  • Step 3: End with a 'ksi', combining 'k' and 'si'.

Common Mistakes

  • tah-ksi (incorrect vowel sound in first syllable)

  • taks-see (extra emphasis on second syllable, incorrect vowel sound)

  • tahk-si (incorrect vowel sounds)

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • same as American

common mistakes

  • same as American

FAQ

Why is the 'x' pronounced 'ks'?

The 'x' in English often sounds like 'ks', especially in common words.

Which syllable is stressed?

The stress is on the first syllable: 'tax'.

Is the 'i' sound like 'ee'?

No, the 'i' is a short 'i', as in 'bit'.

Definition

taxi

A car you hire to drive you somewhere.

Word Family

cab

/kæb/

noun

Another word for taxi

Example: I took a cab.

taxicab

/ˈtæksɪˌkæb/

noun

Another term for taxi

Example: He rides a taxicab.

taximeter

/ˈtæksɪˌmiːtər/

noun

A device in a taxi that shows fare cost

Example: The taximeter shows the fare.

Key Pronunciation Differences

Cab

- The 'b' sound at the end replaces 'ksi'.

Taxicab

- Adds 'icab' after 'tax'.

Taximeter

- Has 'im-e-ter' after 'tax'.

Pro Tips

Listen to native speakers

Listen to how native speakers pronounce 'taxi' to improve your understanding.

Practice with a mirror

Watch your mouth movements in a mirror to ensure accuracy.

Nearby Words

Test Your Pronunciation On Words That Have Sound Similarities With Taxi

abroad

/əˈbrɔd/

accelerate

/əkˈsɛləˌreɪt/

accident

/ˈæksɪdənt/

accommodate

/əˈkɑːməˌdeɪt/

accompany

/əˈkʌmpəni/

accomplish

/əˈkɑːm.plɪʃ/

afford

/əˈfɔrd/

airline

/ˈɛrˌlaɪn/

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