How to pronounce prosthetic
Say it like pros-THET-ik. Prosthetic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THET).
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- pros
- THET
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prosthetic 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.
- THETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of prosthetic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: pros-THET-ik.
What does prosthetic mean?
- Artificial, acting as a substitute for part of the body; relating to prosthesis.“prosthetic leg/arm”
- Prothetic.
- An artificial replacement for part of the body; a prosthesis, prosthetic device.
- An addition to an actor etc.'s body as part of a costume, intended to transform the person's appearance.
Words that rhyme with prosthetic
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Questions about saying prosthetic
How do you pronounce prosthetic?
Say pros-THET-ik. The American pronunciation is /prɑsˈθɛtɪk/. In British English it is /ˌprɒsˈθɛtɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prosthetic?
Prosthetic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THET). Broken into parts: pros · THET · ik.
Is prosthetic 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 /ˌprɒsˈθɛtɪk/ (pros-THET-ik).