How to pronounce prosecute
Say it like PROS-uh-kyoot. Prosecute has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROS).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈprɑsəˌkjut/PROS-uh-kyoot
UK British/ˈprɒsɪˌkjuːt/PROS-ih-kyoot
- PROS
- uh
- kyoot
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prosecute pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PROSSay 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.
- kyootGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of prosecute
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: PROS-ih-kyoot.
What does prosecute mean?
verb
- conduct a prosecution in a court of law
- bring a criminal action against (in a trial)“The State of California prosecuted O.J. Simpson”
- carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in“She pursued many activities”“They engaged in a discussion”
Where does prosecute come from?
Borrowed from Latin prōsecūtus, perfect participle of prōsequor.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying prosecute
How do you pronounce prosecute?
Say PROS-uh-kyoot. The American pronunciation is /ˈprɑsəˌkjut/. In British English it is /ˈprɒsɪˌkjuːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prosecute?
Prosecute has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROS). Broken into parts: PROS · uh · kyoot.
Is prosecute 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 /ˈprɒsɪˌkjuːt/ (PROS-ih-kyoot).