How to pronounce praxis
Say it like PRAK-sis. Praxis has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRAK).
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- PRAK
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Praxis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PRAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- sisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of praxis
American and British speakers say praxis in essentially the same way: /ˈpræksɪs/ in the US and /ˈpræksɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: PRAK-sis.
What does praxis mean?
- The practical application of any branch of learning.
- The deliberate action of a rational being.
- The synthesis of theory and practice, without presuming the primacy of either.
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Words that rhyme with praxis
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Questions about saying praxis
How do you pronounce praxis?
Say PRAK-sis. The American pronunciation is /ˈpræksɪs/. In British English it is /ˈpræksɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in praxis?
Praxis has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRAK). Broken into parts: PRAK · sis.
Do Americans and Brits say praxis the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpræksɪs/ and the British form is /ˈpræksɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.