How to pronounce prospectuses
Say it like pruh-SPEK-tuh-siz. Prospectuses has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPEK).
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- pruh
- SPEK
- tuh
- siz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prospectuses 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.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of prospectuses
American and British speakers say prospectuses in essentially the same way: /prəˈspɛktəsɪz/ in the US and /prəˈspɛktəsɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: pruh-SPEK-tuh-siz.
What does prospectuses mean?
- plural of prospectus How to pronounce prospectus
Questions about saying prospectuses
How do you pronounce prospectuses?
Say pruh-SPEK-tuh-siz. The American pronunciation is /prəˈspɛktəsɪz/. In British English it is /prəˈspɛktəsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prospectuses?
Prospectuses has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPEK). Broken into parts: pruh · SPEK · tuh · siz.
Do Americans and Brits say prospectuses the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /prəˈspɛktəsɪz/ and the British form is /prəˈspɛktəsɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.