How to pronounce prosody
Say it like PROZ-uh-dee. Prosody has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROZ).
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- PROZ
- uh
- dee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prosody pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PROZSay 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.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of prosody
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: PROZ-uh-dee.
What does prosody mean?
- The study of rhythm, intonation, stress, and related attributes in speech.
- The study of poetic meter; the patterns of sounds and rhythms in verse.
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Questions about saying prosody
How do you pronounce prosody?
Say PROZ-uh-dee. The American pronunciation is /ˈprɑzədi/. In British English it is /ˈprɒzədi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prosody?
Prosody has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROZ). Broken into parts: PROZ · uh · dee.
Is prosody 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 /ˈprɒzədi/ (PROZ-uh-dee).