How to pronounce syntax
Say it like SIN-taks. Syntax has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIN).
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- SIN
- taks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Syntax pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- taksGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of syntax
American and British speakers say syntax in essentially the same way: /ˈsɪnˌtæks/ in the US and /ˈsɪnˌtæks/ in the UK.
British respelling: SIN-taks.
What does syntax mean?
- the grammatical arrangement of words in sentences
- a systematic orderly arrangement
- studies of the rules for forming admissible sentences
Questions about saying syntax
How do you pronounce syntax?
Say SIN-taks. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪnˌtæks/. In British English it is /ˈsɪnˌtæks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in syntax?
Syntax has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIN). Broken into parts: SIN · taks.
Do Americans and Brits say syntax the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɪnˌtæks/ and the British form is /ˈsɪnˌtæks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.