How to pronounce prolix
Say it like proh-LIKS. Prolix has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIKS).
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- proh
- LIKS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prolix 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.
- LIKSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of prolix
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: PROH-liks.
What does prolix mean?
- Tediously lengthy; dwelling on trivial details.
- To be tediously lengthy.
Where does prolix come from?
From Old French prolixe, from Latin prōlixus (“stretched out; courteous, favorable”).
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Questions about saying prolix
How do you pronounce prolix?
Say proh-LIKS. The American pronunciation is /proʊˈlɪks/. In British English it is /ˈprəʊlɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prolix?
Prolix has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIKS). Broken into parts: proh · LIKS.
Is prolix pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1. The British form is /ˈprəʊlɪks/ (PROH-liks).