How to pronounce waxed
Say it like WAKST. Waxed is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- WAKST
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Waxed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WAKSTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of waxed
American and British speakers say waxed in essentially the same way: /wækst/ in the US and /wækst/ in the UK.
British respelling: WAKST.
What does waxed mean?
- simple past and past participle of wax How to pronounce wax
- Of an object, coated or treated with wax in order to make it shiny or waterproof, or to protect it.
Words that rhyme with waxed
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of waxed.
Questions about saying waxed
How do you pronounce waxed?
Say WAKST. The American pronunciation is /wækst/. In British English it is /wækst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in waxed?
Waxed is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: WAKST.
Do Americans and Brits say waxed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /wækst/ and the British form is /wækst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.