How to pronounce prognosis
Say it like prog-NOH-sus. Prognosis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOH).
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- prog
- NOH
- sus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prognosis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- progKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- NOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- susKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of prognosis
- 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: prog-NOH-sis.
What does prognosis mean?
- A forecast of the future course or outcome of a situation based on what is presently known; a prediction.
- A forecast of the future course or outcome of a disease or disorder based on current medical knowledge.
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Questions about saying prognosis
How do you pronounce prognosis?
Say prog-NOH-sus. The American pronunciation is /prɑɡˈnoʊsəs/. In British English it is /prɒɡˈnəʊsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prognosis?
Prognosis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOH). Broken into parts: prog · NOH · sus.
Is prognosis 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 /prɒɡˈnəʊsɪs/ (prog-NOH-sis).