How to pronounce prognathous
Say it like PRAHG-nuh-thus. Prognathous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRAHG).
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- PRAHG
- nuh
- thus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prognathous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PRAHGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- thusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of prognathous
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: PROG-nuh-thus.
What does prognathous mean?
- Having a jaw that projects forward more than is usual, or being such a jaw.
Where does prognathous come from?
From pro- + -gnathous.
Questions about saying prognathous
How do you pronounce prognathous?
Say PRAHG-nuh-thus. The American pronunciation is /ˈprɑɡnəθəs/. In British English it is /ˈprɒɡnəθəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prognathous?
Prognathous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRAHG). Broken into parts: PRAHG · nuh · thus.
Is prognathous 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 /ˈprɒɡnəθəs/ (PROG-nuh-thus).