How to pronounce proleptical
Say it like proh-LEP-tih-kul. Proleptical has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEP).
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- proh
- LEP
- tih
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Proleptical 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.
- LEPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of proleptical
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: proh-LEP-tih-kul.
What does proleptical mean?
- Anticipating the usual time; applied to a periodical disease whose paroxysms return at an earlier hour at every repetition.
- Previous; antecedent.
- Of or pertaining to prolepsis; anticipative.
Where does proleptical come from?
From Ancient Greek; compare French proleptique.
Questions about saying proleptical
How do you pronounce proleptical?
Say proh-LEP-tih-kul. The American pronunciation is /proʊˈlɛptɪkəl/. In British English it is /prəʊˈlɛptɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in proleptical?
Proleptical has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEP). Broken into parts: proh · LEP · tih · kul.
Is proleptical 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 /prəʊˈlɛptɪkəl/ (proh-LEP-tih-kul).