How to pronounce prospectively
Say it like pruh-SPEK-tiv-lee. Prospectively has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPEK).
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- pruh
- SPEK
- tiv
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prospectively 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.
- SPEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of prospectively
American and British speakers say prospectively in essentially the same way: /prəˈspɛktɪvli/ in the US and /prəˈspɛktɪvli/ in the UK.
British respelling: pruh-SPEK-tiv-lee.
What does prospectively mean?
- In a prospective manner.
Where does prospectively come from?
From prospective + -ly.
Words that rhyme with prospectively
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of prospectively.
Questions about saying prospectively
How do you pronounce prospectively?
Say pruh-SPEK-tiv-lee. The American pronunciation is /prəˈspɛktɪvli/. In British English it is /prəˈspɛktɪvli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prospectively?
Prospectively has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPEK). Broken into parts: pruh · SPEK · tiv · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say prospectively the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /prəˈspɛktɪvli/ and the British form is /prəˈspɛktɪvli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.