How to pronounce propositus
Say it like proh-POZ-uh-tus. Propositus has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POZ).
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- proh
- POZ
- uh
- tus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Propositus 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.
- tusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of propositus
- 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-tus.
What does propositus mean?
- The first identified male case of an inherited disease in a family; the proband or index case.“The propositus was an elderly man who passed on the disorder to three of his four children and 9 of 14 grandchildren.”
Where does propositus come from?
Borrowed from Latin prōpositus.
Questions about saying propositus
How do you pronounce propositus?
Say proh-POZ-uh-tus. The American pronunciation is /proʊˈpɑzətəs/. In British English it is /prəʊˈpɒzɪtəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in propositus?
Propositus has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POZ). Broken into parts: proh · POZ · uh · tus.
Is propositus 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 /prəʊˈpɒzɪtəs/ (proh-POZ-ih-tus).