How to pronounce prosodies
Say it like PROS-uh-deez. Prosodies has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROS).
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- PROS
- uh
- deez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prosodies 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.
- deezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of prosodies
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: PROS-uh-deez.
What does prosodies mean?
- plural of prosody How to pronounce prosody
Questions about saying prosodies
How do you pronounce prosodies?
Say PROS-uh-deez. The American pronunciation is /ˈprɑsədiz/. In British English it is /ˈprɒsədiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prosodies?
Prosodies has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROS). Broken into parts: PROS · uh · deez.
Is prosodies 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 /ˈprɒsədiz/ (PROS-uh-deez).