Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

aks

/æks/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 2.48 in modern English

Syllables
aks
IPA
/æks/
7
Scrabble Score
3
Letters
1
Syllables
3
Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To ask.

noun

plural of AK

Example Sentences

Etymology

From Old English acsian (“ask”); see ax for more.

Origin

Word Breakdown

Inflected Forms

akses (present, singular) aksing (participle, present) aksed (participle, past) aksed (past)

Homonyms

acts axe ax

Rhymes With

tax facts max acts relax blacks backs packs wax axe fax sacks

Questions

How do you pronounce aks?
The recorded pronunciation is /æks/.
What does aks mean?
To ask.
Where does aks come from?
It is traced to Old English.

How to pronounce aks

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “aks”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/æks/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
  3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “aks”.
  4. Repeat and practice — Say “aks” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.