How to pronounce prostheses
Say it like pros-THEE-seez. Prostheses has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THEE).
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- pros
- THEE
- seez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prostheses pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- prosKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- THEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- seezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of prostheses
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: pros-THEE-seez.
What does prostheses mean?
- plural of prosthesis How to pronounce prosthesis
Words that rhyme with prostheses
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Questions about saying prostheses
How do you pronounce prostheses?
Say pros-THEE-seez. The American pronunciation is /prɑsˈθisiz/. In British English it is /prɒsˈθiːsiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prostheses?
Prostheses has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THEE). Broken into parts: pros · THEE · seez.
Is prostheses 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 /prɒsˈθiːsiz/ (pros-THEE-seez).