How to pronounce prothetic
Say it like pro-THET-ik. Prothetic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THET).
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- pro
- THET
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prothetic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- proKeep 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 prothetic
- 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: pro-THET-ik.
What does prothetic mean?
- of, relating to, or involving prothesis
- attached to the beginning of a word
Words that rhyme with prothetic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of prothetic.
Questions about saying prothetic
How do you pronounce prothetic?
Say pro-THET-ik. The American pronunciation is /prɑˈθɛtɪk/. In British English it is /prɒˈθɛtɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prothetic?
Prothetic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THET). Broken into parts: pro · THET · ik.
Is prothetic 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 /prɒˈθɛtɪk/ (pro-THET-ik).