How to pronounce prosaism
Say it like proh-ZAY-ih-zum. Prosaism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZAY).
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- proh
- ZAY
- ih
- zum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prosaism 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.
- ZAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- zumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of prosaism
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: proh-ZAY-ih-zum.
What does prosaism mean?
- A manner, quality, expression, style, phrase or word that is prosaic.
Where does prosaism come from?
From Old French prosaïsme.
Questions about saying prosaism
How do you pronounce prosaism?
Say proh-ZAY-ih-zum. The American pronunciation is /proʊˈzeɪɪzəm/. In British English it is /prəʊˈzeɪɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prosaism?
Prosaism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZAY). Broken into parts: proh · ZAY · ih · zum.
Is prosaism 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 /prəʊˈzeɪɪzəm/ (proh-ZAY-ih-zum).