How to pronounce prospects
Say it like PROS-pekts. Prospects has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROS).
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US American/ˈprɑspɛkts/PROS-pekts
UK British/ˈprɒspɛkts/PROS-pekts
- PROS
- pekts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prospects 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.
- pektsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of prospects
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: PROS-pekts.
What does prospects mean?
noun
- plural of prospect How to pronounce prospect
- third-person singular simple present indicative of prospect How to pronounce prospect
Questions about saying prospects
How do you pronounce prospects?
Say PROS-pekts. The American pronunciation is /ˈprɑspɛkts/. In British English it is /ˈprɒspɛkts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prospects?
Prospects has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROS). Broken into parts: PROS · pekts.
Is prospects 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 /ˈprɒspɛkts/ (PROS-pekts).