How to pronounce beprose
Say it like bih-PROHZ. Beprose has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PROHZ).
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- bih
- PROHZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Beprose pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- bihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- PROHZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of beprose
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: bih-PROHZ.
What does beprose mean?
- To reduce to prose.
Where does beprose come from?
From be- + prose.
Words that rhyme with beprose
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Questions about saying beprose
How do you pronounce beprose?
Say bih-PROHZ. The American pronunciation is /bɪˈproʊz/. In British English it is /bɪˈprəʊz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in beprose?
Beprose has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PROHZ). Broken into parts: bih · PROHZ.
Is beprose pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /bɪˈprəʊz/ (bih-PROHZ).