How to pronounce prosit
Say it like PROH-zit. Prosit has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROH).
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- PROH
- zit
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prosit pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- zitKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of prosit
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: PROH-zit.
What does prosit mean?
- Toast to indicate one is drinking to someone's, or to each other's, health.
Where does prosit come from?
Borrowed from German prosit.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying prosit
How do you pronounce prosit?
Say PROH-zit. The American pronunciation is /ˈproʊzɪt/. In British English it is /ˈprəʊzɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prosit?
Prosit has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROH). Broken into parts: PROH · zit.
Is prosit 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 /ˈprəʊzɪt/ (PROH-zit).