How to pronounce procatalepsis
Say it like proh-kat-uh-LEP-sis. Procatalepsis has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LEP).
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- proh
- kat
- uh
- LEP
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Procatalepsis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- prohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- katKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LEPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- sisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of procatalepsis
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: proh-kat-uh-LEP-sis.
What does procatalepsis mean?
- A rhetorical exercise in which the speaker raises an objection to his own argument and then immediately answers it, in an attempt to strengthen the argument by dealing with possible counter-arguments.
- Rebuttal of anticipated objections.
- Left dislocation.
Words that rhyme with procatalepsis
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of procatalepsis.
Questions about saying procatalepsis
How do you pronounce procatalepsis?
Say proh-kat-uh-LEP-sis. The American pronunciation is /ˌproʊkætəˈlɛpsɪs/. In British English it is /ˌprəʊkætəˈlɛpsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in procatalepsis?
Procatalepsis has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LEP). Broken into parts: proh · kat · uh · LEP · sis.
Is procatalepsis 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 /ˌprəʊkætəˈlɛpsɪs/ (proh-kat-uh-LEP-sis).