How to pronounce proximity
Say it like prok-SIM-uh-tee. Proximity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIM).
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- prok
- SIM
- uh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Proximity pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- prokKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- SIMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of proximity
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: prok-SIM-ih-tee.
What does proximity mean?
- the property of being close together
- the region close around a person or thing
- a Gestalt principle of organization holding that (other things being equal) objects or events that are near to one another (in space or time) are perceived as belonging together as a unit
Where does proximity come from?
From proxim(ate) + -ity, from Middle French proximité, from Latin proximitās, proximitāt-, from proximus.
Words that rhyme with proximity
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of proximity.
Questions about saying proximity
How do you pronounce proximity?
Say prok-SIM-uh-tee. The American pronunciation is /prɑkˈsɪməti/. In British English it is /prɒkˈsɪmɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in proximity?
Proximity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIM). Broken into parts: prok · SIM · uh · tee.
Is proximity 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 /prɒkˈsɪmɪti/ (prok-SIM-ih-tee).