Pronunciation of 'Prognosis'
The word 'prognosis' originates from Greek and is used in English to describe a forecast or prediction, especially in medical or scientific contexts. It is pronounced as /prɒɡˈnəʊsɪs/ in British English and /prɑːɡˈnoʊsɪs/ in American English.
The word 'prognosis' comes from the Greek word 'prognōsis,' meaning 'foreknowledge,' derived from 'pro-' (before) and 'gnōsis' (knowledge).
Pronunciation Details
English (US)
A prediction of the likely course or outcome of a disease or situation.
Pronounced as ‘prahg-NOH-sis,’ with stress on the second syllable. ‘Prahg’ as in ‘progress,’ ‘noh’ as in ‘no,’ and ‘sis’ as in ‘sister.’
English (UK)
A prediction of the likely course or outcome of a disease or situation.
Pronounced as ‘prog-NOH-sis,’ with stress on the second syllable. ‘Prog’ as in ‘progress,’ ‘noh’ as in ‘no,’ and ‘sis’ as in ‘sister.’