How to pronounce laxity
Say it like LAK-suh-tee. Laxity has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAK).
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- LAK
- suh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Laxity 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.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of laxity
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: LAK-sih-tee.
What does laxity mean?
- The state of being lax; looseness, lack of tension.
- Moral looseness; lack of rigorousness or strictness.
Where does laxity come from?
Borrowed from Middle French laxité, itself borrowed from Latin laxitas, laxitatem, from laxus.
Questions about saying laxity
How do you pronounce laxity?
Say LAK-suh-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˈlæksəti/. In British English it is /ˈlæksɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in laxity?
Laxity has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAK). Broken into parts: LAK · suh · tee.
Is laxity 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 /ˈlæksɪti/ (LAK-sih-tee).