How to pronounce prototype
Say it like PROH-tuh-type. Prototype has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROH).
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- PROH
- tuh
- type
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prototype 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.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- typeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of prototype
- 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-type.
What does prototype mean?
- a standard or typical example“he is the prototype of good breeding”“he provided America with an image of the good father”
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Questions about saying prototype
How do you pronounce prototype?
Say PROH-tuh-type. The American pronunciation is /ˈproʊtəˌtaɪp/. In British English it is /ˈprəʊtəˌtaɪp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prototype?
Prototype has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROH). Broken into parts: PROH · tuh · type.
Is prototype 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 /ˈprəʊtəˌtaɪp/ (PROH-tuh-type).