How to pronounce proxy
Say it like PROK-see. Proxy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROK).
- PROK
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Proxy 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.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of proxy
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: PROK-see.
What does proxy mean?
- a person authorized to act for another
- a power of attorney document given by shareholders of a corporation authorizing a specific vote on their behalf at a corporate meeting
Where does proxy come from?
Inherited from Middle English procucie, contraction of procuracie, from Anglo-Norman procuracie, from Medieval Latin procuratia, from Latin prōcūrātiō, from Latin prōcūrō (“to manage, administer”) (English procure).
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Words that rhyme with proxy
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Questions about saying proxy
How do you pronounce proxy?
Say PROK-see. The American pronunciation is /ˈprɑksi/. In British English it is /ˈprɒksi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in proxy?
Proxy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROK). Broken into parts: PROK · see.
Is proxy 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 /ˈprɒksi/ (PROK-see).