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How to pronounce prophet

prophet
/ˈprɑːfət/
2 syllables, stress on the first

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Prophet, sound by sound

/p/as in penWith a light puff of air at the start of a word.
/r/as in redThe tongue curls back and touches nothing. No tap, no trill.
/ɑː/as in fatherA deep, long “ah”; the tongue lies low and back.
/f/as in fiveUpper teeth on the lower lip, no voice.
/ə/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/t/as in tenTongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air.

In a sentence

The prophet Muhammad died in Medina in 632.

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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce prophet?

Prophet is pronounced /ˈprɑːfət/ in American English.

How many syllables are in prophet?

Prophet has 2 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in prophet?

The first syllable: /ˈprɑːfət/.

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