How to pronounce phronesis
Say it like fruh-NEE-sis. Phronesis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NEE).
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- fruh
- NEE
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Phronesis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- fruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- sisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of phronesis
American and British speakers say phronesis in essentially the same way: /frəˈnisɪs/ in the US and /frəˈniːsɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: fruh-NEE-sis.
What does phronesis mean?
- The virtue of "practical wisdom" as posited by Aristotle.
Words that rhyme with phronesis
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of phronesis.
Questions about saying phronesis
How do you pronounce phronesis?
Say fruh-NEE-sis. The American pronunciation is /frəˈnisɪs/. In British English it is /frəˈniːsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in phronesis?
Phronesis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NEE). Broken into parts: fruh · NEE · sis.
Do Americans and Brits say phronesis the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /frəˈnisɪs/ and the British form is /frəˈniːsɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.