How to pronounce protuberance
Say it like pruh-TOO-ber-uns. Protuberance has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOO).
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- pruh
- TOO
- ber
- uns
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Protuberance pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- berKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- unsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of protuberance
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: pruh-TYOO-buh-runs.
What does protuberance mean?
- A bulge, knob, swelling, spine, or anything that protrudes.
Where does protuberance come from?
From French protubérance, from Latin prōtubērantia (“bulge; protuberance”), from prō + tūber (“swelling; protuberance”) + -antia (“-ance”).
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Questions about saying protuberance
How do you pronounce protuberance?
Say pruh-TOO-ber-uns. The American pronunciation is /prəˈtubɚəns/. In British English it is /prəˈtjuːbərəns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in protuberance?
Protuberance has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOO). Broken into parts: pruh · TOO · ber · uns.
Is protuberance pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /prəˈtjuːbərəns/ (pruh-TYOO-buh-runs).