How to Pronounce Prose

To pronounce "prose", say PROS-e — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈpɹəʊz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈpɹəʊz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “prose”

"prose" has 2 syllables: pros-e. It rhymes with repose and close, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: pros — easy to mix up when writing.

What does prose mean?

noun

  1. Language, particularly written language, not intended as poetry.

    “Though known mostly for her prose, she also produced a small body of excellent poems.”

  2. Language which evinces little imagination or animation; dull and commonplace discourse.

verb

  1. To write or repeat in a dull, tedious, or prosy way.

Antonyms

poetryverse

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Words that rhyme with prose

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

reposeclosecomposeposeimposeexposeopposejuxtaposedisclosedeposeproposeinterpose

Related words

textcompositionnarrativediscourseexpositionwritingcommentarystory

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "prose"?▾

"Prose" has 2 syllables: pros · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "prose"?▾

The IPA transcription of "prose" is /ˈpɹəʊz/.

What does "prose" mean?▾

Prose: Language, particularly written language, not intended as poetry.

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