How to pronounce syntaxis
Say it like sin-TAK-sis. Syntaxis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAK).
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- sin
- TAK
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Syntaxis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- TAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- sisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of syntaxis
American and British speakers say syntaxis in essentially the same way: /sɪnˈtæksɪs/ in the US and /sɪnˈtæksɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: sin-TAK-sis.
What does syntaxis mean?
- A convergence of mountain ranges, or geological folds, towards a single point.
- Syntaxy.
Words that rhyme with syntaxis
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of syntaxis.
Questions about saying syntaxis
How do you pronounce syntaxis?
Say sin-TAK-sis. The American pronunciation is /sɪnˈtæksɪs/. In British English it is /sɪnˈtæksɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in syntaxis?
Syntaxis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAK). Broken into parts: sin · TAK · sis.
Do Americans and Brits say syntaxis the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /sɪnˈtæksɪs/ and the British form is /sɪnˈtæksɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.