To pronounce "prosperous", say PROSP-er-ous — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈpɹɒs.p(ə.)ɹəs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
prosperous
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/ˈpɹɒs.p(ə.)ɹəs/
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"prosperous" has 3 syllables: prosp-er-ous. It rhymes with heterosporous, if that helps it stick.
adjective
“Trading Babe Ruth was far more prosperous for the Yankees than for the Red Sox.”
“He was raised in a very prosperous household.”
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"Prosperous" has 3 syllables: prosp · er · ous.
The IPA transcription of "prosperous" is /ˈpɹɒs.p(ə.)ɹəs/.
Prosperous: Characterized by success
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