How to pronounce axis in American English
“axis” pronunciation by American speakers
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“axis” in real sentences — American speakers
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the x-axis and probability of charitable receipt on the y-axis.
Census Bureau
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The horizontal axis here shows inflation, and the vertical axis shows unemployment.
Federal Reserve
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So the x-axis here, the horizontal axis shows the orbital period.
Smithsonian Air & Space
Words that sound like “axis”
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