How to pronounce prosy
Say it like PROH-zee. Prosy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROH).
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- PROH
- zee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prosy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- zeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of prosy
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: PROH-zee.
What does prosy mean?
- Unpoetic; dull and unimaginative.
- Behaving in a dull way; boring, tedious.
Where does prosy come from?
From prose + -y.
Words that rhyme with prosy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of prosy.
Questions about saying prosy
How do you pronounce prosy?
Say PROH-zee. The American pronunciation is /ˈproʊzi/. In British English it is /ˈprəʊzi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prosy?
Prosy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROH). Broken into parts: PROH · zee.
Is prosy 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 /ˈprəʊzi/ (PROH-zee).