How many syllables in relax?

There are 2 syllables in the word relax.

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How to pronounce relax:

Definition of relax:

relax (verb):: to become more friendly; to make less tense or rigid slacken

Synonyms for relax:

bask

be or feel at ease

calm

chill

chill out

comfort

compose

de-stress

decompress

hang loose

laze

let your hair down

let yourself go

lighten up

loosen up

lounge

make yourself at home

mellow (out)

mellow out

outspan

put your feet up

rest

settle

take it easy

take your ease

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