How to pronounce prophesied
Say it like PROF-uh-syde. Prophesied has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROF).
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- PROF
- uh
- syde
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prophesied 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.
- sydeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of prophesied
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: PROF-uh-syde.
What does prophesied mean?
- simple past and past participle of prophesy How to pronounce prophesy
- Foretold or spoken of in advance.
Where does prophesied come from?
From prophesy + -ied.
Questions about saying prophesied
How do you pronounce prophesied?
Say PROF-uh-syde. The American pronunciation is /ˈprɑfəˌsaɪd/. In British English it is /ˈprɒfəˌsaɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prophesied?
Prophesied has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROF). Broken into parts: PROF · uh · syde.
Is prophesied 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 /ˈprɒfəˌsaɪd/ (PROF-uh-syde).