How to pronounce laxatives
Say it like LAK-suh-tivz. Laxatives has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAK).
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- LAK
- suh
- tivz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Laxatives pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tivzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of laxatives
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: LAK-suh-tivz.
What does laxatives mean?
- plural of laxative How to pronounce laxative
Questions about saying laxatives
How do you pronounce laxatives?
Say LAK-suh-tivz. The American pronunciation is /ˈlæksətɪvz/. In British English it is /ˈlæksətɪvz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in laxatives?
Laxatives has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAK). Broken into parts: LAK · suh · tivz.
Is laxatives pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈlæksətɪvz/ (LAK-suh-tivz).