How to pronounce prominent in American English
“prominent” pronunciation by American speakers
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“prominent” in real sentences — American speakers
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A very prominent rim and a prominent central peak.
Smithsonian Air & Space
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prominent male speakers spoke.
US National Archives
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They had prominent positions.
The Obama White House
Words that sound like “prominent”
Words one sound away from prominent — the pairs that are easy to mix up. Listen to them back to back.
Other forms of “prominent”
Why real speech
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