How to pronounce flax
Say it like FLAKS. Flax is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- FLAKS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Flax pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FLAKSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of flax
American and British speakers say flax in essentially the same way: /flæks/ in the US and /flæks/ in the UK.
British respelling: FLAKS.
What does flax mean?
- A plant of the genus Linum, especially Linum usitatissimum, which has a single, slender stalk, about a foot and a half high, with blue flowers. Also known as linseed, especially when referring to the seeds.
- The fibers of Linum usitatissimum, grown to make linen and related textiles.
- A flax bush, a plant of the genus Phormium, native to New Zealand, with strap-like leaves up to 3 metres long that grow in clumps.
Where does flax come from?
From Middle English flax, from Old English fleax, from Proto-Germanic *flahsą, from Proto-Indo-European *pleḱ- (“to plait”).
Words that rhyme with flax
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of flax.
Questions about saying flax
How do you pronounce flax?
Say FLAKS. The American pronunciation is /flæks/. In British English it is /flæks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in flax?
Flax is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: FLAKS.
Do Americans and Brits say flax the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /flæks/ and the British form is /flæks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.