How to pronounce prothorax
Say it like proh-THOR-aks. Prothorax has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THOR).
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US American/proʊˈθɔræks/proh-THOR-aks
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- proh
- THOR
- aks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prothorax pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- prohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- THORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- aksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
What does prothorax mean?
noun
- The anterior segment of the insect thorax; it carries the first pair of legs.
Where does prothorax come from?
From pro- + thorax.
Words that rhyme with prothorax
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Questions about saying prothorax
How do you pronounce prothorax?
Say proh-THOR-aks. The American pronunciation is /proʊˈθɔræks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prothorax?
Prothorax has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THOR). Broken into parts: proh · THOR · aks.