How to pronounce prospector
Say it like PROS-pek-ter. Prospector has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROS).
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- PROS
- pek
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prospector 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.
- pekGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of prospector
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: pruh-SPEK-tuh.
What does prospector mean?
- A person who explores or prospects an area in search of mineral deposits, such as gold.
Where does prospector come from?
From prospect + -or.
Questions about saying prospector
How do you pronounce prospector?
Say PROS-pek-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈprɑˌspɛktɚ/. In British English it is /prəˈspɛktə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prospector?
Prospector has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROS). Broken into parts: PROS · pek · ter.
Is prospector pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2. The British form is /prəˈspɛktə/ (pruh-SPEK-tuh).