How to pronounce relaxing
Say it like rih-LAK-sing. Relaxing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAK).
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- rih
- LAK
- sing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Relaxing 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.
- singKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of relaxing
American and British speakers say relaxing in essentially the same way: /rɪˈlæksɪŋ/ in the US and /rɪˈlæksɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-LAK-sing.
What does relaxing mean?
- affording physical or mental rest“she spent a restful night at home”
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with relaxing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of relaxing.
Questions about saying relaxing
How do you pronounce relaxing?
Say rih-LAK-sing. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈlæksɪŋ/. In British English it is /rɪˈlæksɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in relaxing?
Relaxing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAK). Broken into parts: rih · LAK · sing.
Do Americans and Brits say relaxing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈlæksɪŋ/ and the British form is /rɪˈlæksɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.