How to pronounce prognosticator
Say it like prahg-NAH-stih-kay-ter. Prognosticator has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAH).
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- prahg
- NAH
- stih
- kay
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prognosticator 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.
- NAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- stihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of prognosticator
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- 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-tih-kay-tuh.
What does prognosticator mean?
- One who prognosticates or makes predictions; one who forecasts or guesses.“Plenty of prognosticators try to forecast the ups and downs of the market.”
Where does prognosticator come from?
From prognosticate + -or.
Questions about saying prognosticator
How do you pronounce prognosticator?
Say prahg-NAH-stih-kay-ter. The American pronunciation is /prɑɡˈnɑstɪkeɪtər/. In British English it is /prɒɡˈnɒstɪkeɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prognosticator?
Prognosticator has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAH). Broken into parts: prahg · NAH · stih · kay · ter.
Is prognosticator pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /prɒɡˈnɒstɪkeɪtə/ (prog-NOS-tih-kay-tuh).