How to pronounce waxen
Say it like WAK-sun. Waxen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAK).
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- WAK
- sun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Waxen pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- sunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of waxen
American and British speakers say waxen in essentially the same way: /ˈwæksən/ in the US and /ˈwæksən/ in the UK.
British respelling: WAK-sun.
What does waxen mean?
- Made of or covered with wax.“a waxen tablet”
- Of or pertaining to wax.
- Having the pale smooth characteristics of wax, waxlike, waxy.
Where does waxen come from?
From Middle English waxen (“made of wax”), from Old English weaxen (“waxen, made of wax”), equivalent to wax + -en (“made of”).
Words that rhyme with waxen
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of waxen.
Questions about saying waxen
How do you pronounce waxen?
Say WAK-sun. The American pronunciation is /ˈwæksən/. In British English it is /ˈwæksən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in waxen?
Waxen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAK). Broken into parts: WAK · sun.
Do Americans and Brits say waxen the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwæksən/ and the British form is /ˈwæksən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.