How to Pronounce "proximity"
word
/pɹɑkˈsɪməti/
prok-SIM-uh-tee
/pɹɒksˈɪmɪti/
prok-SIM-i-tee
Definition
Proximity means how close something or someone is in distance or time to something else.
IPA Transcription
American English
/pɹɑkˈsɪməti/
British English
/pɹɒksˈɪmɪti/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
prok-SIM-uh-tee
UK
prok-SIM-i-tee
Listen in Context
The school's proximity to the park makes it convenient for students.
Please keep your phone in close proximity to the device.
The proximity of the deadline is making everyone work faster.
Because of its proximity to the airport, the hotel is popular with travelers.