How to pronounce relaxed
Say it like rih-LAKST. Relaxed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAKST).
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- rih
- LAKST
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Relaxed 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.
- LAKSTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of relaxed
American and British speakers say relaxed in essentially the same way: /rɪˈlækst/ in the US and /rɪˈlækst/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-LAKST.
What does relaxed mean?
- without strain or anxiety“gave the impression of being quite relaxed”“a relaxed and informal discussion”
Where does relaxed come from?
From relax + -ed, originally after Latin relaxātus.
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Words that rhyme with relaxed
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Questions about saying relaxed
How do you pronounce relaxed?
Say rih-LAKST. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈlækst/. In British English it is /rɪˈlækst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in relaxed?
Relaxed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAKST). Broken into parts: rih · LAKST.
Do Americans and Brits say relaxed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈlækst/ and the British form is /rɪˈlækst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.