How to pronounce prototyping
Say it like PROH-tuh-ty-ping. Prototyping has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROH).
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- PROH
- tuh
- ty
- ping
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prototyping 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.
- tyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- pingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of prototyping
- 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-ty-ping.
What does prototyping mean?
- The rapid creation of prototypes of a new product for demonstration and research purposes.
- present participle and gerund of prototype How to pronounce prototype
Questions about saying prototyping
How do you pronounce prototyping?
Say PROH-tuh-ty-ping. The American pronunciation is /ˈproʊtəˌtaɪpɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈprəʊtətaɪpɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prototyping?
Prototyping has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROH). Broken into parts: PROH · tuh · ty · ping.
Is prototyping 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 /ˈprəʊtətaɪpɪŋ/ (PROH-tuh-ty-ping).