How many syllables in "relaxed"?

"relaxed" has 2 lettergrepen (re - laxed).

How to divide "relaxed"?

"relaxed" divides into 2 parts: re · laxed.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

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2 Lettergrepen

"relaxed": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:re·laxed

Hoofdklemtoon

re-LAXED(re · laxed)○ ●

Stress in "relaxed" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄rɪˈlækst⁄

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IPArɪˈlækst

Lettergrepenre·laxed

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How many syllables in "relaxed"?: "relaxed" has 2 lettergrepen (re - laxed).
How to divide "relaxed"?: "relaxed" divides into 2 parts: re · laxed.
Where is the stress in "relaxed"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "relaxed"?: Say each syllable slowly (re... laxed) and listen on SayItVid.