How to pronounce prophetic
Say it like pruh-FET-ik. Prophetic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FET).
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- pruh
- FET
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prophetic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- FETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of prophetic
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: pruh-FET-ik.
What does prophetic mean?
- Having the ability to prophesize; prescient.
- Of, or relating to a prophecy or a prophet.
- Predicted, as by a prophecy.
Words that rhyme with prophetic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of prophetic.
Questions about saying prophetic
How do you pronounce prophetic?
Say pruh-FET-ik. The American pronunciation is /prəˈfɛtɪk/. In British English it is /prəˈfɛtɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prophetic?
Prophetic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FET). Broken into parts: pruh · FET · ik.
Is prophetic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /prəˈfɛtɪk/ (pruh-FET-ik).