How to Pronounce Relaxing

To pronounce "relaxing", say REL-ax-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

REL-ax-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “relaxing”

"relaxing" has 3 syllables: rel-ax-ing. It rhymes with taxing and waxing, if that helps it stick.

What does relaxing mean?

verb

  1. To calm down.
  2. To make something loose.

    “to relax a rope or cord”

noun

  1. The process by which something is relaxed.

    “relaxings of the muscles”

adjective

  1. Conducive to relaxation; helping one to relax.

    “a relaxing piece of music”

Antonyms

excitestress

Words that rhyme with relaxing

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

taxingwaxingaxingfaxing

Related words

reposefulrestfulquietrelaxantrestingeasingrelievingrelaxation

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "relaxing"?▾

"Relaxing" has 3 syllables: rel · ax · ing.

What does "relaxing" mean?▾

Relaxing: To calm down.

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