How to pronounce ataxia
Say it like ay-TAK-see-uh. Ataxia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAK).
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- ay
- TAK
- see
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ataxia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- TAKSay 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 ataxia
American and British speakers say ataxia in essentially the same way: /ˌeɪˈtæksiə/ in the US and /ˌeɪˈtæksiə/ in the UK.
British respelling: ay-TAK-see-uh.
What does ataxia mean?
- Lack of coordination while performing voluntary movements, which may appear to be clumsiness, inaccuracy, or instability.
- The condition of a polymer in which the orientation of the subunits is random
Questions about saying ataxia
How do you pronounce ataxia?
Say ay-TAK-see-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌeɪˈtæksiə/. In British English it is /ˌeɪˈtæksiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ataxia?
Ataxia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAK). Broken into parts: ay · TAK · see · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say ataxia the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌeɪˈtæksiə/ and the British form is /ˌeɪˈtæksiə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.