pronaos Meaning & Definition
/pɹoʊˈneɪ.ɒs/
What Does Pronaos Mean?
Pronaos is used as a noun meaning The inner area of the portico of a Greek or Roman temple.
Word Facts for Pronaos
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /pɹoʊˈneɪ.ɒs/ |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Plural | pronaoi |
Pronaos Definition (Noun)
- The inner area of the portico of a Greek or Roman temple
Synonyms of Pronaos
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Pronaos synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
pronaos (plural pronaoi or pronaoses)
Words That Rhyme With Pronaos
Origin of Pronaos
From Ancient Greek πρόναος (prónaos, “vestibule of a church”).
How Do You Say Pronaos?
The standard pronunciation of pronaos is /pɹoʊˈneɪ.ɒs/, spoken in 3 syllables, with the main stress on the second syllable (neɪ).