How to pronounce wraxle
Say it like RAK-sul. Wraxle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAK).
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- RAK
- sul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wraxle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- sulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of wraxle
American and British speakers say wraxle in essentially the same way: /ˈræksəl/ in the US and /ˈræksəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: RAK-sul.
What does wraxle mean?
- To wrestle.
- To contend, to strive.
Where does wraxle come from?
From Middle English wraxlen (“to engage in grappling combat or sport, wrestle; (figurative) to contend with, grapple, struggle”), from Old English wrāxlian (“to contend, wrestle”).
Questions about saying wraxle
How do you pronounce wraxle?
Say RAK-sul. The American pronunciation is /ˈræksəl/. In British English it is /ˈræksəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wraxle?
Wraxle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAK). Broken into parts: RAK · sul.
Do Americans and Brits say wraxle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈræksəl/ and the British form is /ˈræksəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.