To pronounce "relax", say REL-ax — 2 syllables, IPA /ɹɪˈlæks/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ɹɪˈlæks/
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"relax" has 2 syllables: rel-ax. It rhymes with parallax and syntax, if that helps it stick.
verb
“to relax a rope or cord”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Relax" has 2 syllables: rel · ax.
The IPA transcription of "relax" is /ɹɪˈlæks/.
Relax: To calm down.
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