How to pronounce prophecy
Say it like PROF-uh-see. Prophecy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROF).
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US American/ˈprɑfəsi/PROF-uh-see
UK British/ˈprɒfɪsi/PROF-ih-see
- PROF
- uh
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prophecy 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.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of prophecy
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: PROF-ih-see.
What does prophecy mean?
noun
- knowledge of the future (usually said to be obtained from a divine source)
- a prediction uttered under divine inspiration
Questions about saying prophecy
How do you pronounce prophecy?
Say PROF-uh-see. The American pronunciation is /ˈprɑfəsi/. In British English it is /ˈprɒfɪsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prophecy?
Prophecy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROF). Broken into parts: PROF · uh · see.
Is prophecy 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 /ˈprɒfɪsi/ (PROF-ih-see).