How To Pronounce Prolix
prolix
In British English, prolix is pronounced /ˈprəʊ.lɪks/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˈpr̥əʊ.lɪks]. In American English, it is pronounced /proʊˈlɪks/.
Prolix has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first syllable. The British and American pronunciations are different, so listen to both.
Slashes / / show the phonemic transcription, the sounds that change meaning. Square brackets [ ] show the phonetic transcription, with the finer detail of how the sounds are actually made.
Syllables, Stress And Endings
Syllables And Stress
Prolix has two syllables in British English, and the main stress is on the first syllable, shown in colour above. Its stress pattern is Oo, where O is the stressed syllable.
Questions About Prolix
How do you pronounce prolix in British English?
In British English, prolix is pronounced /ˈprəʊ.lɪks/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˈpr̥əʊ.lɪks].
How do you pronounce prolix in American English?
In American English, prolix is pronounced /proʊˈlɪks/.
How many syllables are in prolix?
Prolix has two syllables, /prəʊ/ + /lɪks/.
Where is the stress in prolix?
The main stress is on the first syllable, /prəʊ/.
Do British and American English pronounce prolix the same way?
No. British English has /ˈprəʊ.lɪks/ and American English has /proʊˈlɪks/.
Other Words With The Stress Pattern Oo
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