How to pronounce proglacial
Say it like proh-GLAY-shul. Proglacial has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GLAY).
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- proh
- GLAY
- shul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Proglacial 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.
- GLAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of proglacial
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: proh-GLAY-shul.
What does proglacial mean?
- Situated in front, or outside the margins, of a glacier or ice sheet (and formed from its meltwaters).
Where does proglacial come from?
From pro- + glacial.
Words that rhyme with proglacial
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Questions about saying proglacial
How do you pronounce proglacial?
Say proh-GLAY-shul. The American pronunciation is /proʊˈɡleɪʃəl/. In British English it is /prəʊˈɡleɪʃəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in proglacial?
Proglacial has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GLAY). Broken into parts: proh · GLAY · shul.
Is proglacial 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 /prəʊˈɡleɪʃəl/ (proh-GLAY-shul).