How to pronounce proctoscope
Say it like PRAWK-to-skohp. Proctoscope has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRAWK).
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- PRAWK
- to
- skohp
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Proctoscope pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PRAWKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- toKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- skohpGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of proctoscope
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: PRAWK-to-skohp.
What does proctoscope mean?
- A tube-like instrument, equipped with a light, used to examine the rectum.
Where does proctoscope come from?
From procto- + -scope.
Questions about saying proctoscope
How do you pronounce proctoscope?
Say PRAWK-to-skohp. The American pronunciation is /ˈprɔktɑˌskoʊp/. In British English it is /ˈprɔːktɒˌskəʊp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in proctoscope?
Proctoscope has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRAWK). Broken into parts: PRAWK · to · skohp.
Is proctoscope pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈprɔːktɒˌskəʊp/ (PRAWK-to-skohp).