How to Pronounce "promethean"
word
prəˈmiθiən
pruh-MEE-thee-uhn
prəˈmiːθɪən
pruh-MEE-thee-uhn
Definition
Related to bold creativity or the act of bringing new and powerful ideas, especially by challenging established rules. The word comes from Prometheus in Greek mythology, who gave fire to humans.
IPA Transcription
American English
prəˈmiθiən
British English
prəˈmiːθɪən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
pruh-MEE-thee-uhn
UK
pruh-MEE-thee-uhn
Listen in Context
The inventor had a promethean vision for the future.
Her ideas were truly promethean in the world of science.
The artist’s promethean spirit inspired others.
That was a promethean breakthrough in technology—you don’t see that every day.