How to pronounce waxier
Say it like WAK-see-er. Waxier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAK).
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US American/ˈwæksiər/WAK-see-er
UK British/ˈwæksiə/WAK-see-uh
- WAK
- see
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Waxier 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.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of waxier
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WAK-see-uh.
What does waxier mean?
adjective
- comparative form of waxy: more waxy How to pronounce waxy
Questions about saying waxier
How do you pronounce waxier?
Say WAK-see-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈwæksiər/. In British English it is /ˈwæksiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in waxier?
Waxier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAK). Broken into parts: WAK · see · er.
Is waxier pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈwæksiə/ (WAK-see-uh).