How to Pronounce Prospective

To pronounce "prospective", say PROSP-ect-iv-e — 4 syllables, IPA /pɹəˈspɛktɪv/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

/pɹəˈspɛktɪv/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “prospective”

"prospective" has 4 syllables: prosp-ect-iv-e. It rhymes with objective and perspective, if that helps it stick.

What does prospective mean?

noun

  1. The scene before or around, in time or in space; view; prospect.
  2. A perspective glass.

adjective

  1. Likely or expected to happen or become.

    “Prospective students are those who have already applied to the university, but have yet to be admitted.”

  2. Anticipated in the near or far future.

Words that rhyme with prospective

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

objectiveperspectivecollectivereflectiveeffectiveintrospectivedefectiveinvectivesubjectiveineffectiveretrospectiveaffective

Related words

likelyexpectedpotentialfutureprobablepossiblecontingentputative

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "prospective"?▾

"Prospective" has 4 syllables: prosp · ect · iv · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "prospective"?▾

The IPA transcription of "prospective" is /pɹəˈspɛktɪv/.

What does "prospective" mean?▾

Prospective: The scene before or around, in time or in space; view; prospect.

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