How to Pronounce Prophecy

To pronounce "prophecy", say PROPH-ecy — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈpɹɒf.ə.si/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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8

Letters

/ˈpɹɒf.ə.si/

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💡 Tip for remembering “prophecy”

"prophecy" has 2 syllables: proph-ecy.

What does prophecy mean?

noun

  1. A prediction, especially one made by a prophet or under divine inspiration.

    “French writer Nostradamus made a prophecy in his book.”

  2. The public interpretation of Scripture.

verb

  1. To speak or write with divine inspiration; to act as prophet.
  2. To predict, to foretell (with or without divine inspiration).

Related words

vaticinationprognosticationdivinationprophesyprophetoracleforecastingprediction

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "prophecy"?▾

"Prophecy" has 2 syllables: proph · ecy.

What is the IPA transcription of "prophecy"?▾

The IPA transcription of "prophecy" is /ˈpɹɒf.ə.si/.

What does "prophecy" mean?▾

Prophecy: A prediction, especially one made by a prophet or under divine inspiration.

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