How to pronounce pronghorn
Say it like PRAWNG-horn. Pronghorn has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRAWNG).
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- PRAWNG
- horn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pronghorn pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PRAWNGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- hornGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of pronghorn
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PRONG-hawn.
What does pronghorn mean?
- A North American mammal, Antilocapra americana, that resembles an antelope.
Where does pronghorn come from?
From prong + horn.
Words that rhyme with pronghorn
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pronghorn.
Questions about saying pronghorn
How do you pronounce pronghorn?
Say PRAWNG-horn. The American pronunciation is /ˈprɔŋˌhɔrn/. In British English it is /ˈprɒŋˌhɔːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pronghorn?
Pronghorn has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRAWNG). Broken into parts: PRAWNG · horn.
Is pronghorn pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈprɒŋˌhɔːn/ (PRONG-hawn).