How to pronounce protuberances
Say it like proh-TOO-buh-run-suz. Protuberances has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOO).
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- proh
- TOO
- buh
- run
- suz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Protuberances 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.
- TOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- runKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- suzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of protuberances
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: proh-TYOO-buh-run-suz.
What does protuberances mean?
- plural of protuberance How to pronounce protuberance
Questions about saying protuberances
How do you pronounce protuberances?
Say proh-TOO-buh-run-suz. The American pronunciation is /proʊˈtubərənsəz/. In British English it is /prəʊˈtjuːbərənsəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in protuberances?
Protuberances has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOO). Broken into parts: proh · TOO · buh · run · suz.
Is protuberances 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 /prəʊˈtjuːbərənsəz/ (proh-TYOO-buh-run-suz).