How to Pronounce "prostate"
word
/ˈpɹɑˌsteɪt/
PRAH-stayt
/pɹˈɒsteɪt/
PROS-tayt
Definition
A small gland in male mammals, located below the bladder, that produces fluid for semen.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈpɹɑˌsteɪt/
British English
/pɹˈɒsteɪt/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PRAH-stayt
UK
PROS-tayt
Listen in Context
The prostate is an important part of the male body.
Doctors can check your prostate during a health exam.
Some men develop prostate problems as they get older.
He was diagnosed with prostate cancer last year.