How to pronounce prolegomenon
Say it like proh-lih-GOM-uh-non. Prolegomenon has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GOM).
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- proh
- lih
- GOM
- uh
- non
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prolegomenon pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- prohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- lihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- GOMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nonKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of prolegomenon
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: proh-lih-GOM-ih-non.
What does prolegomenon mean?
- A prefatory discussion; a formal essay or critical discussion serving to introduce and interpret an extended work.
Words that rhyme with prolegomenon
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Questions about saying prolegomenon
How do you pronounce prolegomenon?
Say proh-lih-GOM-uh-non. The American pronunciation is /ˌproʊlɪˈɡɑmənɑn/. In British English it is /ˌprəʊlɪˈɡɒmɪnɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prolegomenon?
Prolegomenon has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GOM). Broken into parts: proh · lih · GOM · uh · non.
Is prolegomenon pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌprəʊlɪˈɡɒmɪnɒn/ (proh-lih-GOM-ih-non).