How to pronounce prolapse
Say it like PROH-laps. Prolapse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROH).
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- PROH
- laps
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prolapse 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.
- lapsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of prolapse
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: PROH-laps.
What does prolapse mean?
- To move out of place; especially for an internal organ to protrude beyond its normal position.
- A moving out of place, especially a protrusion of an internal organ.
Where does prolapse come from?
Learned borrowing from Latin prolapsus.
Questions about saying prolapse
How do you pronounce prolapse?
Say PROH-laps. The American pronunciation is /ˈproʊlæps/. In British English it is /ˈprəʊlæps/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prolapse?
Prolapse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROH). Broken into parts: PROH · laps.
Is prolapse 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 /ˈprəʊlæps/ (PROH-laps).