How to pronounce ataxy
Say it like AY-tak-see. Ataxy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY).
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US American/ˈeɪtæksi/AY-tak-see
UK British/ˈeɪtæksi/AY-tak-see
- AY
- tak
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ataxy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- takKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of ataxy
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: AY-tak-see.
What does ataxy mean?
noun
- ataxia
Questions about saying ataxy
How do you pronounce ataxy?
Say AY-tak-see. The American pronunciation is /ˈeɪtæksi/. In British English it is /ˈeɪtæksi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ataxy?
Ataxy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY). Broken into parts: AY · tak · see.
Is ataxy 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 /ˈeɪtæksi/ (AY-tak-see).