How to pronounce waxing
Say it like WAK-sing. Waxing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAK).
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- WAK
- sing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Waxing 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.
- singKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of waxing
American and British speakers say waxing in essentially the same way: /ˈwæksɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈwæksɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: WAK-sing.
What does waxing mean?
- An act of applying wax.
- A cosmetic procedure in which hair is removed from the body by the application and removal of wax.
- A recording intended for a phonograph.
- present participle and gerund of wax How to pronounce wax
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Words that rhyme with waxing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of waxing.
Questions about saying waxing
How do you pronounce waxing?
Say WAK-sing. The American pronunciation is /ˈwæksɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈwæksɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in waxing?
Waxing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAK). Broken into parts: WAK · sing.
Do Americans and Brits say waxing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwæksɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈwæksɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.