How to pronounce proselyte
Say it like PROS-uh-lyte. Proselyte has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROS).
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- PROS
- uh
- lyte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Proselyte pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PROSSay 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.
- lyteGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of proselyte
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: PROS-uh-lyte.
What does proselyte mean?
- One who has converted to a religion or doctrine, especially a gentile converted to Judaism.
- To proselytize.
Questions about saying proselyte
How do you pronounce proselyte?
Say PROS-uh-lyte. The American pronunciation is /ˈprɑsəˌlaɪt/. In British English it is /ˈprɒsəlaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in proselyte?
Proselyte has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROS). Broken into parts: PROS · uh · lyte.
Is proselyte 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 /ˈprɒsəlaɪt/ (PROS-uh-lyte).