How to pronounce prosiopetic
Say it like pros-ee-oh-PET-ik. Prosiopetic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (PET).
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- pros
- ee
- oh
- PET
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prosiopetic 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.
- PETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of prosiopetic
- 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.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: pros-ee-uh-uh-PET-ik.
What does prosiopetic mean?
- Of the nature of prosiopesis; compare aposiopetic.
Words that rhyme with prosiopetic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of prosiopetic.
Questions about saying prosiopetic
How do you pronounce prosiopetic?
Say pros-ee-oh-PET-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌprɑsioʊˈpɛtɪk/. In British English it is /ˌprɒsiəʊˈpɛtɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prosiopetic?
Prosiopetic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (PET). Broken into parts: pros · ee · oh · PET · ik.
Is prosiopetic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 5 syllables and British English 6. The British form is /ˌprɒsiəʊˈpɛtɪk/ (pros-ee-uh-uh-PET-ik).