How to pronounce prosodic
Say it like pruh-ZOD-ik. Prosodic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZOD).
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- pruh
- ZOD
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prosodic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ZODSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of prosodic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: pruh-ZOD-ik.
What does prosodic mean?
- Of, or relating to, prosody.
Where does prosodic come from?
From prosody or its etymon Classical Latin prosōdia + -ic, probably after French prosodique, New Latin prosōdicus.
Words that rhyme with prosodic
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Questions about saying prosodic
How do you pronounce prosodic?
Say pruh-ZOD-ik. The American pronunciation is /prəˈzɑdɪk/. In British English it is /prəˈzɒdɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prosodic?
Prosodic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZOD). Broken into parts: pruh · ZOD · ik.
Is prosodic 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 /prəˈzɒdɪk/ (pruh-ZOD-ik).