# prophecy vs prophesy

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### prophecy
*noun · IPA /ˈpɹɒfɪsi/ · frequency rank #11,093*
A prediction, especially one made by a prophet or under divine inspiration.

### prophesy
*verb · IPA /ˈpɹɒfɪsaɪ/ · frequency rank #43,859*
To speak or write with divine inspiration; to act as prophet.

## Source
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