How to pronounce prophet
Say it like PROF-ut. Prophet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROF).
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- PROF
- ut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prophet 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.
- utKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of prophet
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: PROF-it.
What does prophet mean?
- an authoritative person who divines the future
- someone who speaks by divine inspiration; someone who is an interpreter of the will of God
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Questions about saying prophet
How do you pronounce prophet?
Say PROF-ut. The American pronunciation is /ˈprɑfət/. In British English it is /ˈprɒfɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prophet?
Prophet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROF). Broken into parts: PROF · ut.
Is prophet 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 /ˈprɒfɪt/ (PROF-it).
What words sound the same as prophet?
Prophet sounds the same as profit in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.