How to pronounce syntax

Say it like this: /ˈsɪnˌtæks/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.

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What does syntax mean?

nounA set of rules that govern how words are combined to form phrases and sentences.

The formal rules of formulating the statements of a computer language.

The study of the structure of phrases, sentences, and language.

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