PRAH-fuh-see
Put the strongest beat on the first syllable.
- Syllable guide
- proph · e · cy
- Read the spelling
- Prophecy
Try it slowly.
Prophecy ends with see. The verb prophesy instead ends with a sound like sigh.
Say PRAH-fuh-see once at a comfortable pace, then bring the syllables together. Read the name or word again when you reach it in the Bible passage.
Prophecy in context
Prophecy concerns a message communicated on God’s behalf. In the Bible it can address present conduct as well as future events.
Read 2 Peter 1:21 in the World English Bible ↗Little questions, answered.
How do you pronounce Prophecy in English?
One common English pronunciation is PRAH-fuh-see. Emphasize the first syllable.
What is the Bible context for Prophecy?
Prophecy concerns a message communicated on God’s behalf. In the Bible it can address present conduct as well as future events.
Does this guide describe the original ancient pronunciation?
This is an English reading aid. It is not a reconstruction of ancient Hebrew, Aramaic or Greek. English accents and church traditions can differ.
