How to pronounce proxies
Say it like PROK-seez. Proxies has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROK).
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US American/ˈprɑksiz/PROK-seez
UK British/ˈprɒksiz/PROK-seez
- PROK
- seez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Proxies 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.
- seezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of proxies
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: PROK-seez.
What does proxies mean?
noun
- plural of proxy How to pronounce proxy
Questions about saying proxies
How do you pronounce proxies?
Say PROK-seez. The American pronunciation is /ˈprɑksiz/. In British English it is /ˈprɒksiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in proxies?
Proxies has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROK). Broken into parts: PROK · seez.
Is proxies 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 /ˈprɒksiz/ (PROK-seez).