How to Pronounce Flaxen

To pronounce "flaxen", say FLAX-en — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈflæk.sən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈflæk.sən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “flaxen”

"flaxen" has 2 syllables: flax-en. It rhymes with waxen and klaxon, if that helps it stick.

What does flaxen mean?

adjective

  1. Made of or resembling flax fibers.

    “The couple and their children have flaxen hair.”

  2. A pale yellow brown; the colour of dried flax stalks and of the fiber obtained therefrom.

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Words that rhyme with flaxen

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waxenklaxonclaxoncaxonlaccinfraxinpaxon

Related words

blondblondesandylight-hairedflaxlikeflaxenishflannelyfibery

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "flaxen"?▾

"Flaxen" has 2 syllables: flax · en.

What is the IPA transcription of "flaxen"?▾

The IPA transcription of "flaxen" is /ˈflæk.sən/.

What does "flaxen" mean?▾

Flaxen: Made of or resembling flax fibers.

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