How to pronounce proprioception
Say it like proh-pree-oh-SEP-shun. Proprioception has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (SEP).
- proh
- pree
- oh
- SEP
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Proprioception pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- prohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- preeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- SEPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of proprioception
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: proh-pree-oh-SEP-shun.
What does proprioception mean?
- The sense of the position of parts of the body, relative to other neighbouring parts of the body.
Where does proprioception come from?
From proprioceptor, from Latin proprius (“one's own”) + reception.
Words that rhyme with proprioception
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of proprioception.
- exception
- reception
- perception
- conception
- deception
- inception
- interception
- contraception
- misconception
- misperception
Questions about saying proprioception
How do you pronounce proprioception?
Say proh-pree-oh-SEP-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌproʊprioʊˈsɛpʃən/. In British English it is /ˌprəʊpriəʊˈsɛpʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in proprioception?
Proprioception has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (SEP). Broken into parts: proh · pree · oh · SEP · shun.
Is proprioception pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌprəʊpriəʊˈsɛpʃən/ (proh-pree-oh-SEP-shun).