How to Pronounce Dyspraxia

To pronounce "dyspraxia", say DYSPRAX-ia — 2 syllables, IPA /dɪsˈpɹæksiə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

9

Letters

/dɪsˈpɹæksiə/

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💡 Tip for remembering “dyspraxia”

"dyspraxia" has 2 syllables: dysprax-ia.

What does dyspraxia mean?

noun

  1. A genetic neurological disorder where a person has motor skills severely below average due to their brain's inability to consistently send messages accurately to the body for the planning of motor movements.

    “He had to quit dishwashing at the restaurant because his dyspraxia made him unable to do the work.”

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "dyspraxia"?▾

"Dyspraxia" has 2 syllables: dysprax · ia.

What is the IPA transcription of "dyspraxia"?▾

The IPA transcription of "dyspraxia" is /dɪsˈpɹæksiə/.

What does "dyspraxia" mean?▾

Dyspraxia: A genetic neurological disorder where a person has motor skills severely below average due to their brain's inability to consistently send messages accurately to the body for the planning of motor movements.

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