To pronounce "prosecute", say PROS-ec-ut-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈpɹɒsɪkjuːt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈpɹɒsɪkjuːt/
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"prosecute" has 4 syllables: pros-ec-ut-e. It rhymes with astute and dispute, if that helps it stick.
verb
“to prosecute a man for trespass, or for a riot”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Prosecute" has 4 syllables: pros · ec · ut · e.
The IPA transcription of "prosecute" is /ˈpɹɒsɪkjuːt/.
Prosecute: To start criminal proceedings against.
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