How to pronounce axios
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axios is most commonly pronounced "ak see ose" (/ˈæksioʊs/). This is one of several readings in active use; the developer community hasn't converged on a single answer.
Promise-based HTTP client among npm's most-downloaded packages; from Greek axios ("worthy") with no official ruling — top-voted community reading is "AK-see-ohs".
Alternate readings you might hear:
- "ak see oss"
/ˈæksiɑːs/
Source: axios GitHub issue #802 (top-voted reading)
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How do you pronounce axios?
axios is pronounced "ak see ose" (/ˈæksioʊs/). Promise-based HTTP client among npm's most-downloaded packages; from Greek axios ("worthy") with no official ruling — top-voted community reading is "AK-see-ohs". Source: axios GitHub issue #802 (top-voted reading).
What is the IPA for axios?
The IPA for axios is /ˈæksioʊs/, respelled "ak see ose".
Is axios sometimes pronounced "ak see oss"?
Yes — "ak see oss" (/ˈæksiɑːs/) is one of the alternate readings of axios in active use.
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