How to pronounce prothallus
Say it like proh-THAL-us. Prothallus has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THAL).
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- proh
- THAL
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prothallus 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.
- THALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of prothallus
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: proh-THAL-us.
What does prothallus mean?
- A prothallium.
Words that rhyme with prothallus
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Questions about saying prothallus
How do you pronounce prothallus?
Say proh-THAL-us. The American pronunciation is /ˌproʊˈθæləs/. In British English it is /ˌprəʊˈθæləs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prothallus?
Prothallus has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THAL). Broken into parts: proh · THAL · us.
Is prothallus 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 /ˌprəʊˈθæləs/ (proh-THAL-us).