How to Pronounce Prosthetic

To pronounce "prosthetic", say PROSTH-et-ic — 3 syllables, IPA /ˌpɹɑsˈθɛtɪk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˌpɹɑsˈθɛtɪk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “prosthetic”

"prosthetic" has 3 syllables: prosth-et-ic. It rhymes with apathetic and frenetic, if that helps it stick.

What does prosthetic mean?

noun

  1. An artificial replacement for part of the body; a prosthesis, prosthetic device.
  2. An addition to an actor etc.'s body as part of a costume, intended to transform the person's appearance.

adjective

  1. Artificial, acting as a substitute for part of the body; relating to prosthesis

Words that rhyme with prosthetic

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

apatheticfreneticempatheticsympatheticasceticpatheticenergeticaesthetickineticsyntheticanestheticesthetic

Related words

prosthesisorthopaedicdentalaidsaestheticdeviceremovablecountervailing

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "prosthetic"?▾

"Prosthetic" has 3 syllables: prosth · et · ic.

What is the IPA transcription of "prosthetic"?▾

The IPA transcription of "prosthetic" is /ˌpɹɑsˈθɛtɪk/.

What does "prosthetic" mean?▾

Prosthetic: An artificial replacement for part of the body; a prosthesis, prosthetic device.

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