Smart Definition
Etymology
Pronunciation
profilaxis
prophylaxis
Latin America
Simplified: proh-fee-LAH-ksees
IPA: pɾo.fi'lak.sis
Spain
Simplified: proh-fee-LAH-ksees
IPA: pɾo.fi'lak.sis
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
pro
  • unaspirated p like spot (not pot)
  • p without burst of air
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o
fi
  • f like find
  • f similar to English
  • i like see
  • spread lips, tongue high for i
la
  • light l like let
  • light l with flatter tongue for brighter sound than English
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
xis
  • unaspirated x like box (ks sound)
  • x without burst of air
  • i like see
  • spread lips, tongue high for i
  • s like sun
  • s similar to English