How to pronounce procryptic
Say it like proh-KRIP-tik. Procryptic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KRIP).
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- proh
- KRIP
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Procryptic 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.
- KRIPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of procryptic
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: proh-KRIP-tik.
What does procryptic mean?
- Having coloring that offers protection by concealing against the background.
Where does procryptic come from?
From pro- + cryptic.
Words that rhyme with procryptic
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Questions about saying procryptic
How do you pronounce procryptic?
Say proh-KRIP-tik. The American pronunciation is /proʊˈkrɪptɪk/. In British English it is /prəʊˈkrɪptɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in procryptic?
Procryptic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KRIP). Broken into parts: proh · KRIP · tik.
Is procryptic 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 /prəʊˈkrɪptɪk/ (proh-KRIP-tik).