How to pronounce prosiopesis
Say it like pros-ee-oh-PEE-sis. Prosiopesis has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (PEE).
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- pros
- ee
- oh
- PEE
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prosiopesis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- prosGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- eeKeep 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.
- PEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- sisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of prosiopesis
- American English uses 5 syllables and British English 6.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: pros-ee-uh-uh-PEE-sis.
What does prosiopesis mean?
- Common in informal speech and spontaneous written electronic communication, frequently occurring in stock phrases and interjections.
Words that rhyme with prosiopesis
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Questions about saying prosiopesis
How do you pronounce prosiopesis?
Say pros-ee-oh-PEE-sis. The American pronunciation is /ˌprɑsioʊˈpisɪs/. In British English it is /ˌprɒsiəʊˈpiːsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prosiopesis?
Prosiopesis has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (PEE). Broken into parts: pros · ee · oh · PEE · sis.
Is prosiopesis pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 5 syllables and British English 6. The British form is /ˌprɒsiəʊˈpiːsɪs/ (pros-ee-uh-uh-PEE-sis).