How to pronounce prostatic
Say it like proh-STAT-ik. Prostatic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STAT).
VoiceSpeed
US American/proʊˈstætɪk/proh-STAT-ik
UK British/prəʊˈstætɪk/proh-STAT-ik
- proh
- STAT
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prostatic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- prohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- STATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of prostatic
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: proh-STAT-ik.
What does prostatic mean?
adjective
- Relating to the prostate gland.
Where does prostatic come from?
From prostate + -ic.
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Questions about saying prostatic
How do you pronounce prostatic?
Say proh-STAT-ik. The American pronunciation is /proʊˈstætɪk/. In British English it is /prəʊˈstætɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prostatic?
Prostatic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STAT). Broken into parts: proh · STAT · ik.
Is prostatic 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 /prəʊˈstætɪk/ (proh-STAT-ik).