how to pronounce prophecy

/ˈpɹɑːfəsiː/

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prophecy is pronounced in three syllables

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ɑː

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iː

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An example use of prophecy in a speech by a native speaker of american english:

“… a self-fulfilling prophecy if you select …”

meanings of prophecy

noun:

A prediction, especially one made by a prophet or under divine inspiration.
The public interpretation of Scripture.

verb:

Alternative form of prophesy.

prophecy frequency in english - C1 level of CEFR

the word prophecy occurs in english on average 5.9 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C1 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.