How to Pronounce "galaxies"
word
GAL-uh-seez
guh-LAK-seez
Definition
Galaxies are huge groups of stars, gas, dust, and dark matter held together by gravity. Each galaxy can contain billions of stars and many have their own unique shapes.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡæɫəksiz
British English
ɡˈælɐksˌiz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GAL-uh-seez
UK
guh-LAK-seez
Listen in Context
There are billions of galaxies in the universe.
Some galaxies are very far from Earth.
Astronomers study galaxies to learn about space.
Did you know some galaxies are colliding right now?