How to pronounce proposita
Say it like proh-POZ-uh-tuh. Proposita has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POZ).
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- proh
- POZ
- uh
- tuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Proposita 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.
- POZSay 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.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of proposita
- 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".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: proh-POZ-ih-tuh.
What does proposita mean?
- The first identified female case of an inherited disease in a family; the proband or index case.“The proposita was an elderly woman who passed on the disorder to three of her four children and 9 of 14 grandchildren.”
Where does proposita come from?
From propositus (“male proband”) + -a.
Questions about saying proposita
How do you pronounce proposita?
Say proh-POZ-uh-tuh. The American pronunciation is /proʊˈpɑzətə/. In British English it is /prəʊˈpɒzɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in proposita?
Proposita has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POZ). Broken into parts: proh · POZ · uh · tuh.
Is proposita 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 /prəʊˈpɒzɪtə/ (proh-POZ-ih-tuh).