How to pronounce prognosticating
Say it like prahg-NAH-stuh-kay-ting. Prognosticating has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAH).
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- prahg
- NAH
- stuh
- kay
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prognosticating 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of prognosticating
- 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-ting.
What does prognosticating mean?
- present participle and gerund of prognosticate How to pronounce prognosticate
- Of something that predicts or forecasts.
Questions about saying prognosticating
How do you pronounce prognosticating?
Say prahg-NAH-stuh-kay-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˌprɑɡˈnɑstəˌkeɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˌprɒɡˈnɒstəˌkeɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prognosticating?
Prognosticating has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAH). Broken into parts: prahg · NAH · stuh · kay · ting.
Is prognosticating 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 /ˌprɒɡˈnɒstəˌkeɪtɪŋ/ (prog-NOS-tuh-kay-ting).