How to pronounce rhymeprose
Say it like RYME-prohz. Rhymeprose has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RYME).
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- RYME
- prohz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rhymeprose pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RYMESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- prohzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of rhymeprose
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: RYME-prohz.
What does rhymeprose mean?
- An early form of poetry, not strictly distinguished from prose writing, but having certain poetical features.
Where does rhymeprose come from?
Calque of German Reimprosa, equivalent to rhyme + prose.
Questions about saying rhymeprose
How do you pronounce rhymeprose?
Say RYME-prohz. The American pronunciation is /ˈraɪmproʊz/. In British English it is /ˈraɪmprəʊz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rhymeprose?
Rhymeprose has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RYME). Broken into parts: RYME · prohz.
Is rhymeprose 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 /ˈraɪmprəʊz/ (RYME-prohz).