How To Pronounce Proxy
proxy
In British English, proxy is pronounced /ˈprɒk.si/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˈpr̥ʷɒk.si]. In American English, it is pronounced /ˈprɑːk.si/.
Proxy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first syllable. The British and American pronunciations are different, so listen to both.
Slashes / / show the phonemic transcription, the sounds that change meaning. Square brackets [ ] show the phonetic transcription, with the finer detail of how the sounds are actually made.
Syllables, Stress And Endings
Syllables And Stress
Proxy has two syllables in British English, and the main stress is on the first syllable, shown in colour above. Its stress pattern is Oo, where O is the stressed syllable.
Questions About Proxy
How do you pronounce proxy in British English?
In British English, proxy is pronounced /ˈprɒk.si/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˈpr̥ʷɒk.si].
How do you pronounce proxy in American English?
In American English, proxy is pronounced /ˈprɑːk.si/.
How many syllables are in proxy?
Proxy has two syllables, /prɒk/ + /si/.
Where is the stress in proxy?
The main stress is on the first syllable, /prɒk/.
Do British and American English pronounce proxy the same way?
No. British English has /ˈprɒk.si/ and American English has /ˈprɑːk.si/.
Other Words With The Stress Pattern Oo
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