How to pronounce prospecting
Say it like praw-SPEK-ting. Prospecting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPEK).
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- praw
- SPEK
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prospecting pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- prawGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- SPEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of prospecting
American and British speakers say prospecting in essentially the same way: /ˌprɔˈspɛktɪŋ/ in the US and /ˌprɒˈspɛktɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: pros-PEK-ting.
What does prospecting mean?
- present participle and gerund of prospect How to pronounce prospect
- The act of one who prospects.
Words that rhyme with prospecting
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Questions about saying prospecting
How do you pronounce prospecting?
Say praw-SPEK-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˌprɔˈspɛktɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˌprɒˈspɛktɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prospecting?
Prospecting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPEK). Broken into parts: praw · SPEK · ting.
Do Americans and Brits say prospecting the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌprɔˈspɛktɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˌprɒˈspɛktɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.