How to pronounce prospering
Say it like PROS-puh-ring. Prospering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROS).
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- PROS
- puh
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prospering 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.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ringKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of prospering
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: PROS-puh-ring.
What does prospering mean?
- present participle and gerund of prosper How to pronounce prosper
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Questions about saying prospering
How do you pronounce prospering?
Say PROS-puh-ring. The American pronunciation is /ˈprɑspərɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈprɒspərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prospering?
Prospering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROS). Broken into parts: PROS · puh · ring.
Is prospering 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 /ˈprɒspərɪŋ/ (PROS-puh-ring).