How to pronounce galax
Say it like GAL-aks. Galax has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAL).
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- GAL
- aks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Galax pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- aksGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of galax
American and British speakers say galax in essentially the same way: /ˈɡæˌlæks/ in the US and /ˈɡæˌlæks/ in the UK.
British respelling: GAL-aks.
What does galax mean?
- tufted evergreen perennial herb having spikes of tiny white flowers and glossy green round to heart-shaped leaves that become coppery to maroon or purplish in fall
Questions about saying galax
How do you pronounce galax?
Say GAL-aks. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡæˌlæks/. In British English it is /ˈɡæˌlæks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in galax?
Galax has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAL). Broken into parts: GAL · aks.
Do Americans and Brits say galax the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡæˌlæks/ and the British form is /ˈɡæˌlæks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.