How to Pronounce Prosthetics

To pronounce "prosthetics", say PROSTH-et-ics — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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PROSTH-et-ics

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💡 Tip for remembering “prosthetics”

"prosthetics" has 3 syllables: prosth-et-ics. It rhymes with aesthetics and esthetics, if that helps it stick.

What does prosthetics 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.

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Words that rhyme with prosthetics

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aestheticsestheticskineticscosmeticsphoneticsgeneticsmagneticstettixcogneticsdiureticsanestheticssynthetics

Related words

prosthesisorthopaedicsdentalaidsmaxillofacialremovableappliancesdentures

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "prosthetics"?▾

"Prosthetics" has 3 syllables: prosth · et · ics.

What does "prosthetics" mean?▾

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

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