How to Pronounce Prompting

To pronounce "prompting", say PROMPT-ing — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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PROMPT-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “prompting”

"prompting" has 2 syllables: prompt-ing.

What does prompting mean?

verb

  1. To lead (someone) toward what they should say or do.

    “I prompted him to get a new job.”

  2. To show or tell an actor/person the words they should be saying, or actions they should be doing.

    “If he forgets his words I will prompt him.”

noun

  1. The action of saying something to persuade, encourage, or remind someone to do or say something.

Related words

suggestiontriggeringmotivatingencourageencouragingbringinginducingabetting

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "prompting"?▾

"Prompting" has 2 syllables: prompt · ing.

What does "prompting" mean?▾

Prompting: To lead (someone) toward what they should say or do.

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