How Do You Spell SLATEAXE?
Pronunciation: [slˈe͡ɪte͡ɪks] (IPA) 
Slateaxe is typically spelled as "S-l-a-t-e-a-x-e". A helpful tool in understanding this spelling is the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) which assigns symbols to represent the sounds of language. In IPA, "Slateaxe" would be pronounced as /ˈsleɪtæks/. The "a" in the middle of the word stands for the short vowel sound "æ." Meanwhile, the "x" represents a combination of two sounds: "ks" as in "ax" and "gz" as in "ex." By breaking the word down in this way, we can better understand seemingly complex spellings.
