prophecy
Syllabification: (proph·e·cy)
Pronunciation: /ˈpräfəsē/
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Definition of prophecy
noun ( plural prophecies)
Origin:
Middle English: from Old French profecie, via late Latin from Greek prophēteia, from prophētēs (see prophet)
To avoid a common usage mistake, note the spelling and pronunciation differences between prophecy (the noun) and prophesy (the verb).