How to Pronounce Galaxy

To pronounce "galaxy", say GAL-axy — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɡaləksi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈɡaləksi/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “galaxy”

"galaxy" has 2 syllables: gal-axy.

What does galaxy mean?

noun

  1. The Milky Way; the apparent band of concentrated stars which appears in the night sky over earth.
  2. Any of the collections of many millions or billions of stars, galactic dust, black holes, etc. existing as independent and coherent systems, of which there are billions in the known universe.

Synonyms

Gstar citytrichiliocosm

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Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "galaxy"?▾

"Galaxy" has 2 syllables: gal · axy.

What is the IPA transcription of "galaxy"?▾

The IPA transcription of "galaxy" is /ˈɡaləksi/.

What does "galaxy" mean?▾

Galaxy: The Milky Way; the apparent band of concentrated stars which appears in the night sky over earth.

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