How to pronounce relaxant
Say it like rih-LAK-sunt. Relaxant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAK).
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- rih
- LAK
- sunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Relaxant pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- LAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- suntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of relaxant
American and British speakers say relaxant in essentially the same way: /rɪˈlæksənt/ in the US and /rɪˈlæksənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-LAK-sunt.
What does relaxant mean?
- A drug or other agent that promotes relaxation.
Questions about saying relaxant
How do you pronounce relaxant?
Say rih-LAK-sunt. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈlæksənt/. In British English it is /rɪˈlæksənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in relaxant?
Relaxant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAK). Broken into parts: rih · LAK · sunt.
Do Americans and Brits say relaxant the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈlæksənt/ and the British form is /rɪˈlæksənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.