2020-12-08
ศัพท์ น่าสับสน ชุด P – prophecy & prophesy
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ออกเสียง prophecy = ‘PROF-uh-see’
ออกเสียง prophesy = 'PROF-uh-sigh'
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WORDS OFTEN CONFUSED WITH PROPHECY
The French-derived noun prophecy and
the related verb prophesy have a unique history.
Before English spelling became relatively stabilized,
they were both spelled many different ways
—some with a c, some with an s, and even,
at least in the case of the noun, some with a t
(as in the corresponding modern French form prophétie ).
But in the 18th century, the great diversity of
spellings for these words settled down,
with the c form becomingstandard for the noun
and the s form for the verb.
At some point the pronunciation of theverb
was also distinguished from that of the noun,
so that instead of rhyming with see, like the noun,
the verb rhymed with sigh
—perhaps by analogy with the many verbsending in -fy ( testify, stupefy, etc.).
Considering the close relationship between the words,
it is not surprising that they are easily confused;
in particular, it is not unusual to see the noun written with an s,
just as was often done before the 18th century.
We may even prophesy that, over time,
the form will once again become a completely acceptable spelling for the noun.
But until then, careful writers and speakers
maintain the conventional and long-established distinction
between the two words in both spelling and pronunciation.
Similarly, the verb "prophesize" (or"prophecize")
—resulting from confusion between prophesy
and verbs ending in -ize like proselytize and prioritize
—is regarded as nonstandard.
When you make a prophecy (sounds like see),
you are prophesying (sounds like sighing).
Common Errors In English Usage Dictionary
prophecy & prophesy
“Prophecy” the noun, (pronounced “PROF-a-see") is a prediction.
The verb “to prophesy” (pronounced “PROF-a-sigh") means to predict something.
When a prophet prophesies he or she utters prophecies.
Dictionary of Problem Words and Expression
Prophecy & prophesy
Prophecy is a noun only, is pronounced “PROF-i-see,”
and means “a prediction,” “foretelling,” or “revelation of what is to come”:
“The official’s prophecy was that the energy crisis would become even more acute.”
Prophesy is a verb only, is pronounced “PROF-i-sigh”
and means “to predict,” “to foretell,” "to indicate what is to come”:
“The marriage counselor prophesied that the couple would be reunited.”
Prophesy is overused for such wordsas predict and forecast.”
Related words are prognosticate, divine, project, foresee, prediction, and revelation.
