How to Pronounce Prophylactic

To pronounce "prophylactic", say PROPHYL-act-ic — 3 syllables, IPA /pɹɒfəˈlæktɪk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

prophylactic

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3

Syllables

12

Letters

/pɹɒfəˈlæktɪk/

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💡 Tip for remembering “prophylactic”

"prophylactic" has 3 syllables: prophyl-act-ic. It rhymes with tactic and didactic, if that helps it stick.

What does prophylactic mean?

noun

  1. A medicine which preserves or defends against disease; a preventive.
  2. Any device or mechanism intended to prevent harmful consequences.

    “The securities laws are a prophylactic against stock fraud.”

adjective

  1. Serving to prevent or protect against an undesired effect, especially disease.

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Words that rhyme with prophylactic

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

tacticdidacticpracticextragalacticanticlimacticclimacticchiropracticlacticgalactic

Related words

contraceptiveantifertilitycondomrubberprotectivepreventivehealthfulpreventative

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "prophylactic"?▾

"Prophylactic" has 3 syllables: prophyl · act · ic.

What is the IPA transcription of "prophylactic"?▾

The IPA transcription of "prophylactic" is /pɹɒfəˈlæktɪk/.

What does "prophylactic" mean?▾

Prophylactic: A medicine which preserves or defends against disease; a preventive.

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