How to Pronounce Proximal

To pronounce "proximal", say PROX-im-al — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈpɹɒksɪməl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈpɹɒksɪməl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “proximal”

"proximal" has 3 syllables: prox-im-al. It rhymes with oxymel, if that helps it stick.

What does proximal mean?

adjective

  1. Closer to the point of attachment or observation.
  2. Facing toward another tooth. The proximal surfaces of a tooth are those that touch or are close to neighboring teeth.

Antonyms

distal

Words that rhyme with proximal

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

oxymel

Related words

jejunumduodenumurethraupwindupstreamadjacentclosecorrelated

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "proximal"?▾

"Proximal" has 3 syllables: prox · im · al.

What is the IPA transcription of "proximal"?▾

The IPA transcription of "proximal" is /ˈpɹɒksɪməl/.

What does "proximal" mean?▾

Proximal: Closer to the point of attachment or observation.

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