How to Pronounce Prognosis

To pronounce "prognosis", say PROGN-os-is — 3 syllables, IPA /pɹɒɡˈnəʊsɪs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/pɹɒɡˈnəʊsɪs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “prognosis”

"prognosis" has 3 syllables: progn-os-is. It rhymes with apotheosis and symbiosis, if that helps it stick.

What does prognosis mean?

noun

  1. A forecast of the future course of a disease or disorder, based on medical knowledge.
  2. The chances of recovery from a disease.

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Words that rhyme with prognosis

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

apotheosissymbiosissclerosisneurosispsychosisosmosisdiagnosisnecrosisthrombosisacidosisarteriosclerosisactinomycosis

Related words

forecastprospectprolepticsprognosticpredictionforecastingforesightanticipation

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "prognosis"?▾

"Prognosis" has 3 syllables: progn · os · is.

What is the IPA transcription of "prognosis"?▾

The IPA transcription of "prognosis" is /pɹɒɡˈnəʊsɪs/.

What does "prognosis" mean?▾

Prognosis: A forecast of the future course of a disease or disorder, based on medical knowledge.

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