prophet Synonyms & Antonyms
/ˈpɹɒf.ɪt/
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Prophet as a Noun
1
Someone who speaks by divine inspiration.
Muslims believe that Muhammad was the final prophet sent to mankind.
2
Someone who predicts the future; a soothsayer.
Prophet in a Sentence
Muslims believe that Muhammad was the final prophet sent to mankind.
Word Forms & Grammar
prophet (plural prophets)
Words That Rhyme With Prophet
Origin of Prophet
From Middle English prophete, from Anglo-Norman prophete, from Latin prophēta, from Ancient Greek προφήτης (prophḗtēs, “one who speaks for a god”), from πρό (pró, “before”) + φημί (phēmí, “to tell”). Displaced native Old English wītga.
Prophet: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈpɹɒf.ɪt/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Meaning | Someone who speaks by divine inspiration |
| Plural | prophets |
How to Pronounce Prophet
The standard pronunciation of prophet is /ˈpɹɒf.ɪt/, spoken in 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (pɹɒf).