How to pronounce prosper
Say it like PROS-per. Prosper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROS).
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- PROS
- per
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prosper 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.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of prosper
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: PROS-puh.
What does prosper mean?
- To be successful; to succeed; to be fortunate or prosperous; to thrive; to make gain.
- To grow; to increase.
Where does prosper come from?
From Old French prosperer, from Latin prosperō (“to render happy”), from prosperus (“prosperous”), from Proto-Italic *prosparos, from Proto-Indo-European *speh₁- (“to succeed”), whence also Latin spēs (“hope, expectation”).
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Questions about saying prosper
How do you pronounce prosper?
Say PROS-per. The American pronunciation is /ˈprɑspɚ/. In British English it is /ˈprɒspə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prosper?
Prosper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROS). Broken into parts: PROS · per.
Is prosper 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 /ˈprɒspə/ (PROS-puh).