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How to pronounce xanax

xanax
/ˈzænæks/
2 syllables, stress on the first

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Xanax, sound by sound

/z/as in zooA voiced “z”. Do not turn it into “s” at the end of a word.
/æ/as in catOpen the mouth wide, as for “ah”, but say “e”. Wider than in “bed”.
/n/as in noTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.
/æ/as in catOpen the mouth wide, as for “ah”, but say “e”. Wider than in “bed”.
/k/as in catWith a light puff of air at the start of a word.
/s/as in seeTongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air.

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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce xanax?

Xanax is pronounced /ˈzænæks/ in American English.

How many syllables are in xanax?

Xanax has 2 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in xanax?

The first syllable: /ˈzænæks/.

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