How to pronounce prospekt
Say it like PROS-pekt. Prospekt has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROS).
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- PROS
- pekt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prospekt 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.
- pektKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of prospekt
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: PROS-pekt.
What does prospekt mean?
- In Russia, a broad, multilane and very long straight street in urban areas, which serves as an arterial road.
Words that rhyme with prospekt
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Words that sound like prospekt
Questions about saying prospekt
How do you pronounce prospekt?
Say PROS-pekt. The American pronunciation is /ˈprɑspɛkt/. In British English it is /ˈprɒspɛkt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prospekt?
Prospekt has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROS). Broken into parts: PROS · pekt.
Is prospekt 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 /ˈprɒspɛkt/ (PROS-pekt).
What words sound the same as prospekt?
Prospekt sounds the same as prospect in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.