How to pronounce prominences
Say it like PROM-uh-nun-suz. Prominences has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROM).
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- PROM
- uh
- nun
- suz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prominences pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PROMSay 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.
- nunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- suzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of prominences
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: PROM-uh-nun-suz.
What does prominences mean?
- plural of prominence How to pronounce prominence
Questions about saying prominences
How do you pronounce prominences?
Say PROM-uh-nun-suz. The American pronunciation is /ˈprɑmənənsəz/. In British English it is /ˈprɒmənənsəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prominences?
Prominences has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROM). Broken into parts: PROM · uh · nun · suz.
Is prominences 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 /ˈprɒmənənsəz/ (PROM-uh-nun-suz).