How to pronounce proteranthous
Say it like proh-tuh-RAN-thus. Proteranthous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAN).
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- proh
- tuh
- RAN
- thus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Proteranthous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- prohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- thusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of proteranthous
- 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-tuh-RAN-thus.
What does proteranthous mean?
- Of a plant: having flowers that appear earlier than the leaves.
- Of a plant: having leaves that appear earlier than the flowers.
Where does proteranthous come from?
From protero- (prefix meaning ‘earliest, first’) + -anthous (suffix specifying appearance or behavior of a plant's flowers).
Words that rhyme with proteranthous
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Questions about saying proteranthous
How do you pronounce proteranthous?
Say proh-tuh-RAN-thus. The American pronunciation is /ˌproʊtəˈrænθəs/. In British English it is /ˌprəʊtəˈrænθəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in proteranthous?
Proteranthous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAN). Broken into parts: proh · tuh · RAN · thus.
Is proteranthous 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 /ˌprəʊtəˈrænθəs/ (proh-tuh-RAN-thus).