How to pronounce prosperity
Say it like pro-SPER-uh-tee. Prosperity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPER).
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- pro
- SPER
- uh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prosperity pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- proKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- SPERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of prosperity
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: pro-SPER-ih-tee.
What does prosperity mean?
- an economic state of growth with rising profits and full employment
- the condition of prospering; having good fortune
Where does prosperity come from?
From Middle English prosperite, from Old French prosperitet, from Latin prosperitās, equivalent to prosper + -ity.
Words that rhyme with prosperity
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of prosperity.
Questions about saying prosperity
How do you pronounce prosperity?
Say pro-SPER-uh-tee. The American pronunciation is /prɑˈspɛrəti/. In British English it is /prɒˈspɛrɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prosperity?
Prosperity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPER). Broken into parts: pro · SPER · uh · tee.
Is prosperity 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 /prɒˈspɛrɪti/ (pro-SPER-ih-tee).