How to Pronounce "galaxy"
word
GA-luhk-see
GA-luhk-see
Definition
A galaxy is a very large system of stars, gas, dust, and planets held together by gravity. Our solar system is part of the Milky Way galaxy.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɡæɫəksi/
British English
/ɡˈælɐksˌi/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GA-luhk-see
UK
GA-luhk-see
Listen in Context
The Milky Way is our galaxy.
That galaxy has billions of stars.
We learned about the galaxy in class today.
Sometimes it's hard to believe how small we are in this huge galaxy.