How to pronounce prognosticated
Say it like prahg-NAH-stuh-kay-tid. Prognosticated has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAH).
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- prahg
- NAH
- stuh
- kay
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prognosticated pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- prahgGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- NAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- stuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of prognosticated
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: prog-NOS-tuh-kay-tid.
What does prognosticated mean?
- simple past and past participle of prognosticate How to pronounce prognosticate
Questions about saying prognosticated
How do you pronounce prognosticated?
Say prahg-NAH-stuh-kay-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˌprɑɡˈnɑstəˌkeɪtɪd/. In British English it is /ˌprɒɡˈnɒstəˌkeɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prognosticated?
Prognosticated has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAH). Broken into parts: prahg · NAH · stuh · kay · tid.
Is prognosticated 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 /ˌprɒɡˈnɒstəˌkeɪtɪd/ (prog-NOS-tuh-kay-tid).