How to pronounce syntaxy
Say it like sin-TAK-see. Syntaxy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAK).
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- sin
- TAK
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Syntaxy 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.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of syntaxy
American and British speakers say syntaxy in essentially the same way: /sɪnˈtæksi/ in the US and /sɪnˈtæksi/ in the UK.
British respelling: sin-TAK-see.
What does syntaxy mean?
- An overgrowth in which both the original crystal and the crystal growing on it have the same orientation.
Words that rhyme with syntaxy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of syntaxy.
Questions about saying syntaxy
How do you pronounce syntaxy?
Say sin-TAK-see. The American pronunciation is /sɪnˈtæksi/. In British English it is /sɪnˈtæksi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in syntaxy?
Syntaxy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAK). Broken into parts: sin · TAK · see.
Do Americans and Brits say syntaxy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /sɪnˈtæksi/ and the British form is /sɪnˈtæksi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.