How to Pronounce Proximate

To pronounce "proximate", say PROX-im-at-e — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

9

Letters

PROX-im-at-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “proximate”

"proximate" has 4 syllables: prox-im-at-e. It rhymes with approximate, if that helps it stick.

What does proximate mean?

noun

  1. A grammatical marker in the Algonquian (and some other) languages for a principal third person.

adjective

  1. Close or closest; adjacent.
  2. Immediately preceding or following in a chain of causation.

Synonyms

imminentin the offingpendingnearnigh

Antonyms

distantfarultimate

Words that rhyme with proximate

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

approximate

Related words

immediateclosenearbynearapproximatenextimminentimpending

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "proximate"?▾

"Proximate" has 4 syllables: prox · im · at · e.

What does "proximate" mean?▾

Proximate: A grammatical marker in the Algonquian (and some other) languages for a principal third person.

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