How to pronounce prosthesis
Say it like praws-THES-is. Prosthesis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THES).
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- praws
- THES
- is
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prosthesis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- prawsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- THESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- isKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of prosthesis
American and British speakers say prosthesis in essentially the same way: /ˌprɔsˈθɛsɪs/ in the US and /ˌprɒsˈθɛsɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: pros-THES-is.
Other ways to say prosthesis
Prosthesis also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- praws-THEE-sus /ˌprɔsˈθisəs/
What does prosthesis mean?
- An artificial replacement for a body part, either internal or external.
- Prothesis.
Questions about saying prosthesis
How do you pronounce prosthesis?
Say praws-THES-is. The American pronunciation is /ˌprɔsˈθɛsɪs/. In British English it is /ˌprɒsˈθɛsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prosthesis?
Prosthesis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THES). Broken into parts: praws · THES · is.
Do Americans and Brits say prosthesis the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌprɔsˈθɛsɪs/ and the British form is /ˌprɒsˈθɛsɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.