How to pronounce orthopraxy
Say it like OR-thuh-prak-see. Orthopraxy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OR).
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- OR
- thuh
- prak
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Orthopraxy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- thuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- prakGive this part a little weight. 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 orthopraxy
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AW-thuh-prak-see.
What does orthopraxy mean?
- Correctness of practice or action in regard to religion and especially religious ritual, particularly in juxtaposition to "correct doctrine", or "correct belief" (that is, "orthodoxy").
- Right belief combined with right practice, with the emphasis on the latter, often in Latin American liberation theology, contrasting with an orthodoxy seen as insufficiently interested in the practical and political content of faith.
Questions about saying orthopraxy
How do you pronounce orthopraxy?
Say OR-thuh-prak-see. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊrθəˌpræksi/. In British English it is /ˈɔːθəˌpræksi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in orthopraxy?
Orthopraxy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OR). Broken into parts: OR · thuh · prak · see.
Is orthopraxy pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈɔːθəˌpræksi/ (AW-thuh-prak-see).