How to pronounce pronaos
Say it like proh-NAY-us. Pronaos has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAY).
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- proh
- NAY
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pronaos 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.
- NAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of pronaos
American and British speakers say pronaos in essentially the same way: /proʊˈneɪəs/ in the US and /proʊˈneɪɒs/ in the UK.
British respelling: proh-NAY-os.
What does pronaos mean?
- The inner area of the portico of a Greek or Roman temple
Words that rhyme with pronaos
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pronaos.
Questions about saying pronaos
How do you pronounce pronaos?
Say proh-NAY-us. The American pronunciation is /proʊˈneɪəs/. In British English it is /proʊˈneɪɒs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pronaos?
Pronaos has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAY). Broken into parts: proh · NAY · us.
Do Americans and Brits say pronaos the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /proʊˈneɪəs/ and the British form is /proʊˈneɪɒs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.