How to Pronounce Lax

To pronounce "lax", say LAX — one syllable, IPA /læks/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/læks/

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💡 Tip for remembering “lax”

"lax" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with relax and parallax, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: lacks — easy to mix up when writing.

What does lax mean?

noun

  1. A salmon.

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Words that rhyme with lax

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

relaxparallaxsyntaxajaxflaxwaxaxedrawbacksknickknackstrackstaxsax

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "lax"?▾

"Lax" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "lax"?▾

The IPA transcription of "lax" is /læks/.

What does "lax" mean?▾

Lax: A salmon.

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