How to pronounce prognostications
Say it like prahg-nah-stuh-KAY-shunz. Prognostications has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KAY).
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- prahg
- nah
- stuh
- KAY
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prognostications 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.
- shunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of prognostications
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: prog-nos-tuh-KAY-shunz.
What does prognostications mean?
- plural of prognostication How to pronounce prognostication
Words that rhyme with prognostications
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Questions about saying prognostications
How do you pronounce prognostications?
Say prahg-nah-stuh-KAY-shunz. The American pronunciation is /prɑɡˌnɑstəˈkeɪʃənz/. In British English it is /prɒɡˌnɒstəˈkeɪʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prognostications?
Prognostications has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KAY). Broken into parts: prahg · nah · stuh · KAY · shunz.
Is prognostications 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 /prɒɡˌnɒstəˈkeɪʃənz/ (prog-nos-tuh-KAY-shunz).