How to pronounce prolific
Say it like proh-LIF-ik. Prolific has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIF).
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- proh
- LIF
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prolific pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- prohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- LIFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of prolific
American and British speakers say prolific in essentially the same way: /proʊˈlɪfɪk/ in the US and /prəˈlɪfɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: pruh-LIF-ik.
What does prolific mean?
- intellectually productive“a prolific writer”“a fecund imagination”
- bearing in abundance especially offspring“flying foxes are extremely prolific”“a prolific pear tree”
Where does prolific come from?
First use appears c. 1635.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with prolific
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of prolific.
Questions about saying prolific
How do you pronounce prolific?
Say proh-LIF-ik. The American pronunciation is /proʊˈlɪfɪk/. In British English it is /prəˈlɪfɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prolific?
Prolific has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIF). Broken into parts: proh · LIF · ik.
Do Americans and Brits say prolific the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /proʊˈlɪfɪk/ and the British form is /prəˈlɪfɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.