How to pronounce prognostic
Say it like prog-NOS-tik. Prognostic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOS).
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- prog
- NOS
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prognostic 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.
- NOSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of prognostic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: prog-NOS-tik.
What does prognostic mean?
- Of, pertaining to or characterized by prognosis or prediction.
- prognosis
- A sign by which a future event may be known or foretold.
- A prediction of the future.
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Words that rhyme with prognostic
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Questions about saying prognostic
How do you pronounce prognostic?
Say prog-NOS-tik. The American pronunciation is /prɑɡˈnɑstɪk/. In British English it is /prɒɡˈnɒstɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prognostic?
Prognostic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOS). Broken into parts: prog · NOS · tik.
Is prognostic 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 /prɒɡˈnɒstɪk/ (prog-NOS-tik).