How do you pronounce "prospect"?

In American English: /ˈprɑːspɛkt/ (PRAHSP-ehkt). In British English: /pɹˈɒspɛkt/ (PR-osp). In Canadian English: /ˈprɑːspɛkt/ (PRAHSP-ehkt). In Australian English: /pɹˈɒspɛkt/ (PR-osp).

Is "prospect" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈprɑːspɛkt/ (PRAHSP-ehkt), while in British English it's /pɹˈɒspɛkt/ (PR-osp).

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/ˈprɑːspɛkt/

PRAHSP-ehkt

Syllable Breakdown

prɑːsppros·ɛktpect

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