How to pronounce waxes
Say it like WAK-siz. Waxes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAK).
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- WAK
- siz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Waxes 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.
- sizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of waxes
American and British speakers say waxes in essentially the same way: /ˈwæksɪz/ in the US and /ˈwæksɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: WAK-siz.
What does waxes mean?
- plural of wax How to pronounce wax
- third-person singular simple present indicative of wax How to pronounce wax
Questions about saying waxes
How do you pronounce waxes?
Say WAK-siz. The American pronunciation is /ˈwæksɪz/. In British English it is /ˈwæksɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in waxes?
Waxes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAK). Broken into parts: WAK · siz.
Do Americans and Brits say waxes the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwæksɪz/ and the British form is /ˈwæksɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.