How to pronounce prospectus
Say it like pruh-SPEK-tus. Prospectus has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPEK).
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- pruh
- SPEK
- tus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prospectus 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.
- tusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of prospectus
American and British speakers say prospectus in essentially the same way: /prəˈspɛktəs/ in the US and /prəˈspɛktəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: pruh-SPEK-tus.
What does prospectus mean?
- A document, distributed to prospective members, investors, buyers, or participants, which describes an institution (such as a university), a publication, or a business and what it has to offer.
- A document which describes a proposed endeavor (venture, undertaking), such as a literary work (which one proposes to write).
- A booklet or other document giving details of a share offer for the benefit of investors.
Where does prospectus come from?
From French prospectus (“a prospectus”), borrowed from Latin prospectus.
Words that rhyme with prospectus
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of prospectus.
Questions about saying prospectus
How do you pronounce prospectus?
Say pruh-SPEK-tus. The American pronunciation is /prəˈspɛktəs/. In British English it is /prəˈspɛktəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prospectus?
Prospectus has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPEK). Broken into parts: pruh · SPEK · tus.
Do Americans and Brits say prospectus the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /prəˈspɛktəs/ and the British form is /prəˈspɛktəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.