How to pronounce leprostatic
Say it like leh-pruh-STAT-ik. Leprostatic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STAT).
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- leh
- pruh
- STAT
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Leprostatic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- lehKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- pruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- STATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of leprostatic
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: leh-pruh-STAT-ik.
What does leprostatic mean?
- Inhibiting the worsening of Hansen's disease (leprosy), inhibiting the growth of M. leprae.
Where does leprostatic come from?
From leprosy + -static (“bringing to stasis: slowing, stopping”).
Words that rhyme with leprostatic
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Questions about saying leprostatic
How do you pronounce leprostatic?
Say leh-pruh-STAT-ik. The American pronunciation is /lɛprəˈstætɪk/. In British English it is /lɛprəˈstætɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in leprostatic?
Leprostatic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STAT). Broken into parts: leh · pruh · STAT · ik.
Is leprostatic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /lɛprəˈstætɪk/ (leh-pruh-STAT-ik).