How to pronounce prospectors
Say it like PRAW-spek-terz. Prospectors has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRAW).
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- PRAW
- spek
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prospectors pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PRAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- spekGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of prospectors
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PROS-pek-tuz.
What does prospectors mean?
- plural of prospector How to pronounce prospector
Questions about saying prospectors
How do you pronounce prospectors?
Say PRAW-spek-terz. The American pronunciation is /ˈprɔˌspɛktɚz/. In British English it is /ˈprɒˌspɛktəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prospectors?
Prospectors has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRAW). Broken into parts: PRAW · spek · terz.
Is prospectors pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈprɒˌspɛktəz/ (PROS-pek-tuz).