How to pronounce prophecies
Say it like PROF-uh-seez. Prophecies has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROF).
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- PROF
- uh
- seez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prophecies pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PROFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- seezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of prophecies
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: PROF-uh-seez.
What does prophecies mean?
- plural of prophecy How to pronounce prophecy
Questions about saying prophecies
How do you pronounce prophecies?
Say PROF-uh-seez. The American pronunciation is /ˈprɑfəsiz/. In British English it is /ˈprɒfəsiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prophecies?
Prophecies has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROF). Broken into parts: PROF · uh · seez.
Is prophecies 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 /ˈprɒfəsiz/ (PROF-uh-seez).