How to pronounce prophets
Say it like PROF-uts. Prophets has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROF).
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US American/ˈprɑfəts/PROF-uts
UK British/ˈprɒfɪts/PROF-its
- PROF
- uts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prophets 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.
- utsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of prophets
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: PROF-its.
What does prophets mean?
noun
- plural of prophet How to pronounce prophet
Questions about saying prophets
How do you pronounce prophets?
Say PROF-uts. The American pronunciation is /ˈprɑfəts/. In British English it is /ˈprɒfɪts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prophets?
Prophets has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROF). Broken into parts: PROF · uts.
Is prophets 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 /ˈprɒfɪts/ (PROF-its).