How to pronounce prolate
Say it like PROH-layt. Prolate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROH).
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- PROH
- layt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prolate 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.
- laytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of prolate
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: PROH-layt.
What does prolate mean?
- Elongated at the poles.“A cigar is a prolate spheroid.”
Where does prolate come from?
From Latin prolatum, past participle of proferre (“to extend, lengthen”).
Words that rhyme with prolate
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of prolate.
Questions about saying prolate
How do you pronounce prolate?
Say PROH-layt. The American pronunciation is /ˈproʊleɪt/. In British English it is /ˈprəʊleɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prolate?
Prolate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROH). Broken into parts: PROH · layt.
Is prolate 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 /ˈprəʊleɪt/ (PROH-layt).