How to pronounce prophetess
Say it like PROF-uh-tus. Prophetess has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROF).
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- PROF
- uh
- tus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prophetess 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.
- tusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of prophetess
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 3.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: prof-ih-TES.
What does prophetess mean?
- A female prophet.
Where does prophetess come from?
From Middle English prophetesse, from Old French prophetesse, from Late Latin prophetissa.
Questions about saying prophetess
How do you pronounce prophetess?
Say PROF-uh-tus. The American pronunciation is /ˈprɑfətəs/. In British English it is /prɒfɪˈtɛs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prophetess?
Prophetess has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROF). Broken into parts: PROF · uh · tus.
Is prophetess pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 3. The British form is /prɒfɪˈtɛs/ (prof-ih-TES).