How to pronounce prorogation
Say it like proh-ruh-GAY-shun. Prorogation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GAY).
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- proh
- ruh
- GAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prorogation 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.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- GAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of prorogation
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: proh-ruh-GAY-shun.
What does prorogation mean?
- Causing something to last longer or remain in effect longer; prolongation, continuance.
- The action of proroguing an assembly, especially a parliament; discontinuance of meetings for a given period of time, without dissolution.
- The period of such a discontinuance between two sessions of a legislative body.
Where does prorogation come from?
From Anglo-Norman prorogation, Middle French prorogation, and their source, Latin prōrogātiō (“extension, postponement”).
Words that rhyme with prorogation
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Questions about saying prorogation
How do you pronounce prorogation?
Say proh-ruh-GAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /proʊrəˈɡeɪʃən/. In British English it is /prəʊrəˈɡeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prorogation?
Prorogation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GAY). Broken into parts: proh · ruh · GAY · shun.
Is prorogation 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 /prəʊrəˈɡeɪʃən/ (proh-ruh-GAY-shun).