How to pronounce procrustean
Say it like proh-KRUHS-tee-un. Procrustean has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KRUHS).
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- proh
- KRUHS
- tee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Procrustean pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- prohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- KRUHSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of procrustean
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: proh-KRUHS-tee-un.
What does procrustean mean?
- Enforcing strict conformity through disregard of individual differences or special circumstances.
Where does procrustean come from?
From Procrustes + -an.
Questions about saying procrustean
How do you pronounce procrustean?
Say proh-KRUHS-tee-un. The American pronunciation is /proʊˈkrʌstiən/. In British English it is /prəʊˈkrʌstiən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in procrustean?
Procrustean has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KRUHS). Broken into parts: proh · KRUHS · tee · un.
Is procrustean 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 /prəʊˈkrʌstiən/ (proh-KRUHS-tee-un).