Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

axing

/ˈæksɪŋ/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 2.20 in modern English

Syllables
ax-ing
IPA
/ˈæksɪŋ/
13
Scrabble Score
5
Letters
2
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

present participle and gerund of ax

verb

present participle and gerund of axe

noun

An assault carried out with an axe.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

The process of something being axed or terminated.

Countable; Uncountable

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How do you pronounce axing?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈæksɪŋ/.
What does axing mean?
present participle and gerund of ax

How to pronounce axing

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