How to Pronounce "waxes"
word
ˈwæksɪz
WAKS-iz
wˈæksɪz
WAKS-iz
Definition
'Waxes' is the third person singular present form of 'wax.' It means to apply wax to something or, in a more literary sense, to grow or increase, especially when talking about the moon.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈwæksɪz
British English
wˈæksɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WAKS-iz
UK
WAKS-iz
Listen in Context
He waxes the car every Saturday.
She waxes the floor to make it shine.
The moon waxes in the first half of the month.
He always waxes poetic about his childhood.