How to pronounce prologue
Say it like PROH-log. Prologue has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROH).
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US American/ˈproʊlɑɡ/PROH-log
UK British/ˈprəʊlɒɡ/PROH-log
- PROH
- log
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prologue 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.
- logKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of prologue
- 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-log.
What does prologue mean?
noun
- A speech or section used as an introduction, especially to a play or novel.
- One who delivers a prologue.
- A component of a computer program that prepares the computer to execute a routine.
- To introduce with a formal preface, or prologue.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying prologue
How do you pronounce prologue?
Say PROH-log. The American pronunciation is /ˈproʊlɑɡ/. In British English it is /ˈprəʊlɒɡ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prologue?
Prologue has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROH). Broken into parts: PROH · log.
Is prologue 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 /ˈprəʊlɒɡ/ (PROH-log).