How to Pronounce "prolific"
word
pɹoʊˈɫɪfɪk
pro-LIF-ik
pɹəlˈɪfɪk
pruh-LIF-ik
Definition
Producing a large amount of something, such as work, ideas, or offspring. Used to describe people, animals, or things that create a lot in a short time.
IPA Transcription
American English
pɹoʊˈɫɪfɪk
British English
pɹəlˈɪfɪk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
pro-LIF-ik
UK
pruh-LIF-ik
Listen in Context
She is a prolific writer of children's books.
The apple tree in our garden is very prolific.
That artist was prolific during the 1980s.
He’s one of the most prolific inventors of our time.