prospecting

/ˈprɑːspektɪŋ/

Syllables pros·pect·ing

Stress PROS-pect-ing

Phonics Breakdown

pros

/prɑːs/

short o

pect

/pekt/

short e

ing

/ɪŋ/

ng sound

Meaning

the activity of searching for mineral deposits, oil, or other resources

Sound Reference

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pros=/prɑːs/(process) + pect=/pekt/(inspect) + ing=/ɪŋ/(sing)

Example

The company is prospecting for gold in the remote mountains.