prophesy
verbHow many syllables in prophesy?
There are 3 syllables in the word prophesy.How to pronounce prophesy:
Definition of prophesy:
- prophesy (verb):
- to foretell
- to utter by or as if by divine inspiration
- verb. predict or reveal through, or as if through, divine inspiration.
Synonyms for prophesy:
announce
anticipate
augur
call
divine
enlighten
forebode
forecast
foresee
foretell
forewarn
irradiate
predict
presage
prognosticate
promise
read
soothsay
vaticinate
warn
Antonyms for prophesy:
begin
doubt
misunderstand
start
Here are some other common 3-syllable words.
- paraded
- manuka
- interferes
- groggily
- fiasco
- faddism
- effigy
- disallowed
- succumbing
- personal
- lethargy
- groupuscule
- civilized
- centralize
- occupy
- acquiesced
- sickening
- resented
- platitude
- outerwear
- congregate
- conferee
- repellent
- readiness
- overlord
- mistreating
- disfigured
- coloring
- candidness
- rightfully
- reflective
- quizzical
- quinoa
- patronage
- ordainment
- neck and neck
- conqueror
- unscheduled
- mortify
- infringement
- fruitfully
- dunedin
- bequeathed
- typify
- feathery
- essayer
- bank discount
- spectators
- rocketed
- reprisal
- … more
Syllable Fun Fact
In certain poetic forms, like the sonnet, syllable count per line is strictly regulated to achieve a specific rhythmic effect.
You, too, can become a syllable pro and wow your friends, family, and pets!