How to Pronounce Proboscis

To pronounce "proboscis", say PROB-osc-is — 3 syllables, IPA /pɹoʊˈbɒskɪs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/pɹoʊˈbɒskɪs/

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💡 Tip for remembering “proboscis”

"proboscis" has 3 syllables: prob-osc-is. It rhymes with gnosis and colossus, if that helps it stick.

What does proboscis mean?

noun

  1. An elongated tube from the head or connected to the mouth, of an animal.
  2. (mildly) A large or lengthy human nose.

Words that rhyme with proboscis

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

gnosiscolossusptosisbaucissaucissecalabasascnossusmanassasmoschusonassis

Related words

trunkhornnoseprotrusibleeversiblesnootcheatingsnout

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "proboscis"?▾

"Proboscis" has 3 syllables: prob · osc · is.

What is the IPA transcription of "proboscis"?▾

The IPA transcription of "proboscis" is /pɹoʊˈbɒskɪs/.

What does "proboscis" mean?▾

Proboscis: An elongated tube from the head or connected to the mouth, of an animal.

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