How to Pronounce “praxis”

American (US)

/ˈpræk.səs/

British (UK)

/ˈpɹæk.sɪs/

noun — The practical application of any branch of learning.

Where the stress falls. “praxis” has 2 syllables, and the transcription /ˈpræk.səs/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the first one — so the first syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.

An unstressed vowel reduces to schwa. /ˈpræk.səs/ contains a schwa /ə/ — the short, neutral “uh” that English unstressed syllables collapse into. Saying /ə/ there, instead of the vowel the spelling suggests, is most of what makes the word sound native.

What does "praxis" mean?

praxis (noun): The practical application of any branch of learning.

How do you pronounce "praxis" in American vs British English?

American English: /ˈpræk.səs/. British English: /ˈpɹæk.sɪs/. Play both on this page to hear the difference.

What is the IPA transcription of "praxis"?

/ˈpræk.səs/ in American English, /ˈpɹæk.sɪs/ in British English.

Which syllable is stressed in "praxis"?

“praxis” has 2 syllables, and the transcription /ˈpræk.səs/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the first one — so the first syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.