How to pronounce Prescott
Say it like PRES-kot. Prescott has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRES).
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US American/ˈprɛskɑt/PRES-kot
UK British/ˈprɛskɒt/PRES-kot
- PRES
- kot
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prescott pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PRESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- kotKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of Prescott
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: PRES-kot.
What does Prescott mean?
noun
- a town in central Arizona
Questions about saying Prescott
How do you pronounce Prescott?
Say PRES-kot. The American pronunciation is /ˈprɛskɑt/. In British English it is /ˈprɛskɒt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Prescott?
Prescott has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRES). Broken into parts: PRES · kot.
Is Prescott pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈprɛskɒt/ (PRES-kot).