How to pronounce flaxen
Say it like FLAK-sun. Flaxen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLAK).
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- FLAK
- sun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Flaxen pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FLAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- sunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of flaxen
American and British speakers say flaxen in essentially the same way: /ˈflæksən/ in the US and /ˈflæksən/ in the UK.
British respelling: FLAK-sun.
What does flaxen mean?
- Made of or resembling flax fibers.
- A pale yellow brown as of dried flax; blonde.“The couple and their children have flaxen hair.”
Where does flaxen come from?
From Middle English flaxen, flexon, flexin, from Old English fleaxen (“of flax; flaxen”), equivalent to flax + -en (“made of”).
Words that rhyme with flaxen
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of flaxen.
Questions about saying flaxen
How do you pronounce flaxen?
Say FLAK-sun. The American pronunciation is /ˈflæksən/. In British English it is /ˈflæksən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in flaxen?
Flaxen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLAK). Broken into parts: FLAK · sun.
Do Americans and Brits say flaxen the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈflæksən/ and the British form is /ˈflæksən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.