How to Pronounce Prospect

To pronounce "prospect", say PROSP-ect — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈpɹɒspɛkt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈpɹɒspɛkt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “prospect”

"prospect" has 2 syllables: prosp-ect. It rhymes with prospekt, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: prospekt — easy to mix up when writing.

What does prospect mean?

noun

  1. The region which the eye overlooks at one time; view; scene; outlook.
  2. A picturesque or panoramic view; a landscape; hence, a sketch of a landscape.

verb

  1. To search, as for gold.
  2. To determine which minerals or metals are present in a location.

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Words that rhyme with prospect

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

prospekt

Related words

outlookvistaaspectviewsceneprognosisexpectationpanorama

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "prospect"?▾

"Prospect" has 2 syllables: prosp · ect.

What is the IPA transcription of "prospect"?▾

The IPA transcription of "prospect" is /ˈpɹɒspɛkt/.

What does "prospect" mean?▾

Prospect: The region which the eye overlooks at one time; view; scene; outlook.

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