How to pronounce prolation
Say it like proh-LAY-shun. Prolation has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAY).
- proh
- LAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prolation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- prohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- LAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of prolation
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: proh-LAY-shun.
What does prolation mean?
- The relative time value of a minim to a semibreve in medieval music.
Where does prolation come from?
From Latin prolationem, from the past participle stem of proferre (“bring forward, produce”).
Words that rhyme with prolation
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of prolation.
Questions about saying prolation
How do you pronounce prolation?
Say proh-LAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /proʊˈleɪʃən/. In British English it is /prəʊˈleɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prolation?
Prolation has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAY). Broken into parts: proh · LAY · shun.
Is prolation 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 /prəʊˈleɪʃən/ (proh-LAY-shun).