How to pronounce laxly
Say it like LAK-slee. Laxly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAK).
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- LAK
- slee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Laxly 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.
- sleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of laxly
American and British speakers say laxly in essentially the same way: /ˈlæksli/ in the US and /ˈlæksli/ in the UK.
British respelling: LAK-slee.
What does laxly mean?
- In a lax manner; without rigor or strictness.
Where does laxly come from?
From lax + -ly.
Questions about saying laxly
How do you pronounce laxly?
Say LAK-slee. The American pronunciation is /ˈlæksli/. In British English it is /ˈlæksli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in laxly?
Laxly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAK). Broken into parts: LAK · slee.
Do Americans and Brits say laxly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlæksli/ and the British form is /ˈlæksli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.