relax

/rɪˈlæks/

Syllables re·lax

Stress re-LAX

Phonics Breakdown

re

/rɪ/

schwa

lax

/læks/

x sound

Meaning

to become calm or less tense

Sound Reference

💡

re=/rɪ/ (remain) + lax=/læks/ (lax)

Example

You should relax after a long day.