# axel, axle

> English homophone group · 2 words that sound the same · /ˈæk.səl/

These English words share one pronunciation but differ in spelling and meaning.

## The words

### axel
*/ˈæk.səl/*
A jump that includes one (or more than one) complete turn and a half turn while in the air.

### axle
*/ˈæksəl/*
Shoulder.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA); groups derived from IPA pronunciation. Data vintage: 2026-09-03.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/homophones/axel