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How to pronounce:
relaxed
Phonetic Transcription:
rɪˈlækst
Examples:
Africans were phlegmatic, black, slow, relaxed and negligent.
The atmosphere is friendly and relaxed.
His lifestyle is relaxed and hedonistic.
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Common mistakes of relaxed pronunciation
- Stress misplacement: Some learners place stress incorrectly, saying "re-ˈlaxed" instead of the correct "rɪˈlækst". Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the second syllable.
- Vowel confusion: The "a" in "relaxed" is often mispronounced as "æ" instead of the correct "ɛ". Tip: Practice saying "lax" to get the proper vowel sound in "relaxed".
- Overemphasizing the "ed": Many people pronounce the "ed" ending too strongly, saying "relax-ed". Tip: The "ed" should be soft and almost blended, as in "rɪˈlækst".
- Dropping the final "d": Some may omit the "d" sound at the end, saying "re-lax" instead of "relaxed". Tip: Make sure to clearly articulate the final "d" to complete the word.
- Incorrect vowel length: Learners sometimes pronounce "relaxed" with an elongated vowel sound, saying "ree-laxed". Tip: Keep the vowel sounds short and crisp to maintain the correct pronunciation.