How to Pronounce Prominent

To pronounce "prominent", say PROM-in-ent — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈpɹɒmɪnənt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈpɹɒmɪnənt/

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💡 Tip for remembering “prominent”

"prominent" has 3 syllables: prom-in-ent. It rhymes with dominant and predominant, if that helps it stick.

What does prominent mean?

adjective

  1. Standing out, or projecting; jutting; protuberant
  2. Likely to attract attention from its size or position; conspicuous

Synonyms

attention-grabbingeye-catchingflashyeminentforestandingnoteworthyextuberantoutstanding

Words that rhyme with prominent

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

dominantpredominant

Related words

strikinglargebigoutstandingspectacularconspicuoussalientobvious

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "prominent"?▾

"Prominent" has 3 syllables: prom · in · ent.

What is the IPA transcription of "prominent"?▾

The IPA transcription of "prominent" is /ˈpɹɒmɪnənt/.

What does "prominent" mean?▾

Prominent: Standing out, or projecting; jutting; protuberant

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