The word "axiate pattern" is spelled with three syllables: /ækˈsiːət ˈpætərn/. The first syllable is pronounced with the short "a" sound, followed by the "ks" consonant cluster sound. The second syllable is pronounced with a long "e" sound, and the final syllable is pronounced with the short "a" sound. The word refers to a distinctive arrangement of axioms, or fundamental principles, within a particular field or area of study, such as mathematics or logic.