How to pronounce prodelision
Say it like proh-duh-LIZH-un. Prodelision has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LIZH).
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- proh
- duh
- LIZH
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prodelision 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.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LIZHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of prodelision
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: proh-dih-LIZH-un.
What does prodelision mean?
- A form of elision in which the latter word loses its first vowels.
Where does prodelision come from?
From the Latin prepositional prefix prōd, variant of prō (“in front of”) used before vowels, + the English word elision.
Words that rhyme with prodelision
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Questions about saying prodelision
How do you pronounce prodelision?
Say proh-duh-LIZH-un. The American pronunciation is /ˌproʊdəˈlɪʒən/. In British English it is /ˌprəʊdɪˈlɪʒən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prodelision?
Prodelision has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LIZH). Broken into parts: proh · duh · LIZH · un.
Is prodelision 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 /ˌprəʊdɪˈlɪʒən/ (proh-dih-LIZH-un).