How to pronounce proethnic
Say it like proh-ETH-nik. Proethnic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ETH).
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- proh
- ETH
- nik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Proethnic 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.
- ETHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- nikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of proethnic
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: proh-ETH-nik.
What does proethnic mean?
- of or pertaining to the period prior to the split of the Proto-Indo-European language into the Indo-European language family
Where does proethnic come from?
From pro- + ethnic.
Words that rhyme with proethnic
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Questions about saying proethnic
How do you pronounce proethnic?
Say proh-ETH-nik. The American pronunciation is /proʊˈɛθnɪk/. In British English it is /prəʊˈɛθnɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in proethnic?
Proethnic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ETH). Broken into parts: proh · ETH · nik.
Is proethnic 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 /prəʊˈɛθnɪk/ (proh-ETH-nik).