How to pronounce prorogue
Say it like proh-ROHG. Prorogue has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROHG).
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- proh
- ROHG
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prorogue 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.
- ROHGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of prorogue
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: proh-ROHG.
What does prorogue mean?
- To suspend (a parliamentary session) or to discontinue the meetings of (an assembly, parliament etc.) without formally ending the session.
Where does prorogue come from?
From Old French proroger, proroguer, from Latin prōrogō (“prolong, defer”).
Words that rhyme with prorogue
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Questions about saying prorogue
How do you pronounce prorogue?
Say proh-ROHG. The American pronunciation is /proʊˈroʊɡ/. In British English it is /prəʊˈrəʊɡ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prorogue?
Prorogue has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROHG). Broken into parts: proh · ROHG.
Is prorogue 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 /prəʊˈrəʊɡ/ (proh-ROHG).