How to Pronounce "prophesied"
word
ˈpɹɑfəˌsaɪd/, /ˈpɹɑfəˌsid
PRAH-fuh-syd
pɹˈɒfəsɪd
pro-FUH-sid
Definition
To say or predict what will happen in the future, often based on spiritual insight or special knowledge.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɹɑfəˌsaɪd/, /ˈpɹɑfəˌsid
British English
pɹˈɒfəsɪd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PRAH-fuh-syd
UK
pro-FUH-sid
Listen in Context
The ancient priest prophesied a great flood.
She prophesied that peace would return to the land.
The event happened just as they had prophesied.
Many say the old book prophesied today's problems.