How to pronounce proxenoi
Say it like PROK-sih-noy. Proxenoi has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROK).
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- PROK
- sih
- noy
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Proxenoi pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PROKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- noyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of proxenoi
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: PROK-sih-noy.
What does proxenoi mean?
- plural of proxenos
Questions about saying proxenoi
How do you pronounce proxenoi?
Say PROK-sih-noy. The American pronunciation is /ˈprɑksɪnɔɪ/. In British English it is /ˈprɒksɪnɔɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in proxenoi?
Proxenoi has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROK). Broken into parts: PROK · sih · noy.
Is proxenoi pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈprɒksɪnɔɪ/ (PROK-sih-noy).