How to pronounce apraxia
Say it like uh-PRAK-see-uh. Apraxia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PRAK).
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- uh
- PRAK
- see
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Apraxia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- PRAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of apraxia
American and British speakers say apraxia in essentially the same way: /əˈpræksiə/ in the US and /əˈpræksiə/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-PRAK-see-uh.
What does apraxia mean?
- Total or partial loss of the ability to perform coordinated movements or manipulate objects in the absence of motor or sensory impairment; specifically, a disorder of motor planning.
- The state of total inaction caused by holding global skepticism.
Words that rhyme with apraxia
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of apraxia.
Questions about saying apraxia
How do you pronounce apraxia?
Say uh-PRAK-see-uh. The American pronunciation is /əˈpræksiə/. In British English it is /əˈpræksiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in apraxia?
Apraxia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PRAK). Broken into parts: uh · PRAK · see · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say apraxia the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈpræksiə/ and the British form is /əˈpræksiə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.