How to pronounce flaxseed
Say it like FLAK-seed. Flaxseed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLAK).
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- FLAK
- seed
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Flaxseed 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.
- seedGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of flaxseed
American and British speakers say flaxseed in essentially the same way: /ˈflækˌsid/ in the US and /ˈflækˌsiːd/ in the UK.
British respelling: FLAK-seed.
What does flaxseed mean?
- The seed of the flax plant; a source of linseed oil.
Where does flaxseed come from?
From flax + seed.
Questions about saying flaxseed
How do you pronounce flaxseed?
Say FLAK-seed. The American pronunciation is /ˈflækˌsid/. In British English it is /ˈflækˌsiːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in flaxseed?
Flaxseed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLAK). Broken into parts: FLAK · seed.
Do Americans and Brits say flaxseed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈflækˌsid/ and the British form is /ˈflækˌsiːd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.