How to pronounce prophesies
Say it like PROF-uh-syze. Prophesies has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROF).
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- PROF
- uh
- syze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prophesies 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.
- syzeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of prophesies
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: PROF-uh-syze.
What does prophesies mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of prophesy How to pronounce prophesy
- plural of prophesy (obsolete spelling or misspelling of prophecy) How to pronounce prophesy
Questions about saying prophesies
How do you pronounce prophesies?
Say PROF-uh-syze. The American pronunciation is /ˈprɑfəsaɪz/. In British English it is /ˈprɒfəsaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prophesies?
Prophesies has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROF). Broken into parts: PROF · uh · syze.
Is prophesies 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 /ˈprɒfəsaɪz/ (PROF-uh-syze).