noun

apraxia

/əˈpɹæksɪə/ apr·axi·a 3 syllables

Total or partial loss of the ability to perform coordinated movements or manipulate objects in the absence of motor o…

Word facts

Part of speech noun
Syllables 3
Letters 7
Starts with A

Definition of Apraxia

Total or partial loss of the ability to perform coordinated movements or manipulate objects in the absence of motor or sensory impairment; specifically, a disorder of motor planning.

Total or partial loss of the ability to perform coordinated movements or manipulate objects in the absence of motor or sensory impairment; specifically, a disorder of motor planning.

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How many syllables does apraxia have?

Apraxia has 3 syllables: apr·axi·a. The word is broken into 3 spoken beats.

What part of speech is apraxia?

Apraxia is used as a noun. As a noun, it names a thing, idea, or concept.

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Apraxia has 7 letters. It contains 3 syllables and starts with the letter A. In word games, letter count and syllable count can help narrow results when you know the word length.