How to pronounce prognostication
Say it like prahg-nah-stuh-KAY-shun. Prognostication has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KAY).
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US American/prɑɡˌnɑstəˈkeɪʃən/prahg-nah-stuh-KAY-shun
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- prahg
- nah
- stuh
- KAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prognostication pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- prahgKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- nahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- stuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does prognostication mean?
noun
- A statement about or prior knowledge of the future.
- An omen.
Where does prognostication come from?
From Old French pronosticacion, from Medieval Latin prognosticatio.
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Questions about saying prognostication
How do you pronounce prognostication?
Say prahg-nah-stuh-KAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /prɑɡˌnɑstəˈkeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prognostication?
Prognostication has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KAY). Broken into parts: prahg · nah · stuh · KAY · shun.