How to pronounce prograde
Say it like PROH-grayd. Prograde has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROH).
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- PROH
- grayd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prograde pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- graydKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of prograde
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: PROH-grayd.
What does prograde mean?
- Moving in a forward direction, especially with respect to other bodies in the same system.
- Being a metamorphic change resulting from a higher pressure or temperature.
- Of sediment, to build out seawards in conditions of marine regression.
Where does prograde come from?
From pro- (“forward”) + -grade (“direction”).
Questions about saying prograde
How do you pronounce prograde?
Say PROH-grayd. The American pronunciation is /ˈproʊɡreɪd/. In British English it is /ˈprəʊɡreɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prograde?
Prograde has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROH). Broken into parts: PROH · grayd.
Is prograde pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈprəʊɡreɪd/ (PROH-grayd).