how to pronounce galaxy

/ˈɡæləksiː/

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galaxy is pronounced in three syllables

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An example use of galaxy in a speech by a native speaker of american english:

“… star formation in the galaxy so it is a …”

meaning of galaxy

Galaxy is a large system of stars that is held together by gravity.

galaxy frequency in english - C1 level of CEFR

the word galaxy occurs in english on average 9.9 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C1 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.