How to pronounce ataraxia
Say it like at-uh-RAK-see-uh. Ataraxia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAK).
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- at
- uh
- RAK
- see
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ataraxia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- atKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RAKSay 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 ataraxia
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: at-uh-RAK-see-uh.
What does ataraxia mean?
- Tranquility of mind; absence of mental disturbance.
Words that rhyme with ataraxia
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Questions about saying ataraxia
How do you pronounce ataraxia?
Say at-uh-RAK-see-uh. The American pronunciation is /ætəˈræksiə/. In British English it is /ætəˈræksiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ataraxia?
Ataraxia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAK). Broken into parts: at · uh · RAK · see · uh.
Is ataraxia pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ætəˈræksiə/ (at-uh-RAK-see-uh).