How to Pronounce Prolegomenon

To pronounce "prolegomenon", say PROL-eg-om-en-on — 5 syllables, IPA /ˌpɹəʊlɪˈɡɒmɪnɒn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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5

Syllables

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Letters

/ˌpɹəʊlɪˈɡɒmɪnɒn/

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💡 Tip for remembering “prolegomenon”

"prolegomenon" has 5 syllables: prol-eg-om-en-on.

What does prolegomenon mean?

noun

  1. (usually in the plural) A prefatory discussion; a formal essay or critical discussion serving to introduce and interpret an extended work.

Related words

prologomenonproemiumproemprolusionprologuepreludingprooemionprolocution

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "prolegomenon"?▾

"Prolegomenon" has 5 syllables: prol · eg · om · en · on.

What is the IPA transcription of "prolegomenon"?▾

The IPA transcription of "prolegomenon" is /ˌpɹəʊlɪˈɡɒmɪnɒn/.

What does "prolegomenon" mean?▾

Prolegomenon: (usually in the plural) A prefatory discussion; a formal essay or critical discussion serving to introduce and interpret an extended work.

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