How to Pronounce "prologue"
word
ˈpɹoʊɫɑɡ
PROH-log
pɹˈəʊlɒɡ
pruh-LOG
Definition
A prologue is an introduction at the beginning of a book, play, or movie that gives background information or sets the scene for the story.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɹoʊɫɑɡ
British English
pɹˈəʊlɒɡ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PROH-log
UK
pruh-LOG
Listen in Context
The prologue explains what happened before the main story begins.
The author wrote a short prologue for her novel.
In the prologue, a stranger arrives in the city at night.
You can skip the prologue if you want to get straight to the action.