How to Pronounce Prorogue

To pronounce "prorogue", say PROR-og-ue — 3 syllables, IPA /pɹə(ʊ)ˈɹəʊɡ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/pɹə(ʊ)ˈɹəʊɡ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “prorogue”

"prorogue" has 3 syllables: pror-og-ue.

What does prorogue mean?

verb

  1. To suspend (a parliamentary session) or to discontinue the meetings of (an assembly, parliament etc.) without formally ending the session.
  2. To defer.

Synonyms

deferpostponeextendprolongprotract

Related words

renewextendprolongprorogateadjournrecesssuspendreprieve

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "prorogue"?▾

"Prorogue" has 3 syllables: pror · og · ue.

What is the IPA transcription of "prorogue"?▾

The IPA transcription of "prorogue" is /pɹə(ʊ)ˈɹəʊɡ/.

What does "prorogue" mean?▾

Prorogue: To suspend (a parliamentary session) or to discontinue the meetings of (an assembly, parliament etc.) without formally ending the session.

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