Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

taxicab

/ˈtæksiˌkæb/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.60 in modern English

Syllables
tax-i-cab
IPA
/ˈtæksiˌkæb/
18
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
3
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To travel by taxicab.

Intransitive verb

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Etymology

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈtæksiˌkæb/
  • British English: /ˈtæksikæb/

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Questions

How do you pronounce taxicab?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈtæksiˌkæb/.
What does taxicab mean?
Synonym of taxi, a vehicle available for public hire for single journeys, particularly one using a taximeter to automate fare calculation.
Where does taxicab come from?
Shortened from taximeter cab, equivalent to taxi + cab.

How to pronounce taxicab

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