How to Pronounce Prospecting

To pronounce "prospecting", say PROSP-ect-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

11

Letters

PROSP-ect-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “prospecting”

"prospecting" has 3 syllables: prosp-ect-ing. It rhymes with unsuspecting and connecting, if that helps it stick.

What does prospecting mean?

verb

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

noun

  1. The act of one who prospects.

Words that rhyme with prospecting

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

unsuspectingconnectingaffectingeffectingprojectingreflectingdissectingexpectingneglectingrespectingintersectinginfecting

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "prospecting"?▾

"Prospecting" has 3 syllables: prosp · ect · ing.

What does "prospecting" mean?▾

Prospecting: To search, as for gold.

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