axis

/ˈæksɪs/

Syllables ax·is

Stress AX-is

Phonics Breakdown

ax

/æks/

short a

is

/ɪs/

short i

Meaning

a real or imaginary line about which something rotates or is arranged

Sound Reference

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a=/æ/(cat) + x=/ks/(box) + is=/ɪs/(this)

Example

The Earth rotates on its axis.