How to pronounce anataxis
Say it like an-uh-TAK-sus. Anataxis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAK).
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- an
- uh
- TAK
- sus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Anataxis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- anGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- susKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of anataxis
American and British speakers say anataxis in essentially the same way: /ˌænəˈtæksəs/ in the US and /ˌænəˈtæksɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: an-uh-TAK-sis.
What does anataxis mean?
- difference in ordering between consecutive syntactic layers
Where does anataxis come from?
From ana- (“again”) + taxis (“arrangment of parts”), by analogy with syntaxis.
Questions about saying anataxis
How do you pronounce anataxis?
Say an-uh-TAK-sus. The American pronunciation is /ˌænəˈtæksəs/. In British English it is /ˌænəˈtæksɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in anataxis?
Anataxis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAK). Broken into parts: an · uh · TAK · sus.
Do Americans and Brits say anataxis the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌænəˈtæksəs/ and the British form is /ˌænəˈtæksɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.