How to Pronounce “prognosis”
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- American (US)
- /pɹɑɡˈnoʊsɪs/
- British (UK)
- /pɹɒɡˈnəʊsɪs/
What “prognosis” means
noun — The likely course and outcome of a disease.
Example: The prognosis improved after the second round of treatment.
Pronunciation Notes
Where the stress falls. “prognosis” has 3 syllables, and the transcription /pɹɑɡˈnoʊsɪs/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the second one — so the second syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "prognosis" mean?
prognosis (noun): The likely course and outcome of a disease. For example — The prognosis improved after the second round of treatment.
How do you pronounce "prognosis" in American vs British English?
American English: /pɹɑɡˈnoʊsɪs/. British English: /pɹɒɡˈnəʊsɪs/. Play both on this page to hear the difference.
What is the IPA transcription of "prognosis"?
/pɹɑɡˈnoʊsɪs/ in American English, /pɹɒɡˈnəʊsɪs/ in British English.
Which syllable is stressed in "prognosis"?
“prognosis” has 3 syllables, and the transcription /pɹɑɡˈnoʊsɪs/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the second one — so the second syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.
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